Pollo Encebollado (Chicken in Onion Sauce) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe comes from . The heading said It’s popular in Colombia to cook meat or poultry in Onion or Tomato Sauce. It is the perfect weeknight meal, because it is cheap, easy, simple, fast and full of flavor. Serve it over white rice, pasta or just potatoes and vegetables on the side. This dish in particular can be made with beef or pork as well. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
8 chicken legs, bone in and skin on |
salt and pepper, to taste |
2 onions, thinly sliced |
3 garlic cloves, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 fresh thyme sprigs |
1/2 cup red wine (optional) |
1 cup chicken stock |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
Directions:
1. In a deep sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
3. Add the onion to the pan and cook until tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken, garlic, thyme, wine, stock, cumin and Worcestershire and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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