chicken havana

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Nov 9, 2018

A simple and flavorful Cuban dish.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 - chicken thighs, boned and skinned
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup pimento, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • - romaine lettuce, for serving
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • - orange slices, for serving
  • - lime slices, for serving
  • - parsley, chopped, for serving

How To Make chicken havana

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle garlic salt and pepper over the chicken pieces after rinsing and patting them dry. Fold in the sides of the thighs to reshape them to their original form. Secure the sides with toothpicks.
  • Step 2
    In a frying pan, pour the oil and heat to medium-high temperature. Add chicken and cook, turning, about 8 minutes or until brown on all sides.
  • Step 3
    Remove the chicken and set aside. Discard the drippings from the pan.
  • Step 4
    In a medium bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of the broth. Stir in the remaining broth, rum, orange juice concentrate, oregano, cumin, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Step 5
    Pour the mixture into the same fry pan and cook, stirring, until mixture boils.
  • Step 6
    Return the chicken to the sauté pan, turning to coat.
  • Step 7
    Reduce heat to low and simmer, turning twice, about 20 minutes or until chicken is fork tender.
  • Step 8
    Remove the chicken from the pan, remove wooden toothpicks. Set the chicken aside, and keep it warm.
  • Step 9
    To sauce left in the sauté pan, add beans, pimento, and garlic. Heat mixture to boiling and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Step 10
    Place lettuce leaves on a platter. Arrange the chicken over the lettuce. Spoon bean mixture over the chicken, then sprinkle with onion.
  • Step 11
    Garnish with orange and lime slices and parsley.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: Cuban
Method: Stove Top

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