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title: Pollo Guisado (Dominican Stewed Chicken)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/pollo-guisado-dominicano
---

Gather @chicken thigh{900%g}, @green bell pepper{1}, @dried oregano{1%tsp}, @green olive{40%g}, @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch} and @vegetable oil{3%tbsp}.

Rub the chicken with @lime{1} juice and salt, then rinse and pat dry.

Melt the @sugar{1%tbsp} in the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until deep amber, then add the chicken and brown on all sides in the caramel.

Push the chicken aside and sauté the @onion{1}, pepper and @garlic{5%clove} in the same pot until soft.

Stir in the @tomato paste{2%tbsp} and oregano and cook 1 minute, then add just enough water to come halfway up the chicken.

Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes. ~{25%minutes}

Stir in the olives and chopped cilantro for the final 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Serve over white rice with a ladle of the sauce.