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chicken fricassee - cuban style

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

There are many variations of this dish -- this fricassee is easy and delicious served over white rice.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken fricassee - cuban style

  • 1/4 c
    oil
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1 can
    8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped
  • 2 lb
    chicken quarters
  • 1 can
    small 4 oz. can green peas
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    dry sherry (or less to your taste)
  • 1 sm
    jar pimentos
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    pimento stuffed olives
  • 1 lb
    potatoes, peeled and diced

How To Make chicken fricassee - cuban style

  • 1
    Prepare a sofrito with the first 7 ingredients (oil through parsley). Simmer on low heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the chicken and cook in the sofrito for 10 minutes - then add the sherry, peas, raisins, olives and salt. Mix well.
  • 3
    Add the potatoes and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 35 minutes. Watch carefully and add more water (or sherry) as needed. You will want plenty of sauce to serve over chicken. The chicken can be served over or alongside white rice.
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