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Pollo al Caldero (Stew Chicken)

Transform chicken into a craveable dish with Pollo al Caldero, a flavorful Dominican recipe. Learn how to make it in just 5 easy steps.
5 from 3 votes
By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken legs or drumsticks/thighs
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp adobo
  • ¼ tsp sazon
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken with sofrito, garlic, adobo, sazon, oregano, soy sauce, and mix well.
  • Heat oil in a caldero over medium heat, sprinkle sugar, and cook until caramelize. Add the chicken to the caldero and cook on both sides until crispy and browned.
  • Pour in water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and transfer it to an oven or airfryer preheated to 375°F. Bake for 15 minutes and continue cooking the sauce in the caldero over low heat.
  • After 15 minutes, return the chicken to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, covered, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is moist. Serve and Buen provecho!
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