Pollo Guisado
 
 
Ingredients
To prepare the pollo:
  • 1 ½ tbsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4-5 chicken thighs, bone-in
Now, for the guisado part of this recipe, you will also need:
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup chicken stock, plus 2-3 cups
  • 1 large
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch, plus 1-2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Pollo:
  1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl and add enough olive oil to create a paste-like substance.
  2. Toss the chicken into the bowl and cover the chicken completely and evenly.
  3. Allow the chicken to sit for about 20 minutes to allow the already meat to absorb the marinade.
Guisado:
  1. Heat the oil and sugar at a medium-high heat.
  2. Briefly add the marinated chicken to brown both sides.
  3. Remove the chicken and place it in your crock pot with the skin facing up.
  4. Sautee your onions and peppers and add the garlic and tomato paste.
  5. After about a minute, deglaze this mixture with the half cup of chicken stock.
  6. Add your vegetable mixture to the crock pot and add the remaining chicken stock.
  7. Finally, dilute the cornstarch in the cold water and add to the pot.
  8. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours
Recipe by Tropicsgourmet at https://tropicsgourmet.com/3-crock-pot-recipes-inspired-by-the-tropics/