Chicken Fricassee

Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 18
Servings 6

A traditional Cuban meal, Chicken Fricassee was a staple of my childhood food culture. Made of whatever chicken pieces available, coupled with chunks of smooth potatoes, Fricassee is an affordable meal that can feed a large crowd. But don’t let this meal fool you; Chicken Fricassee will fill your home with the warmth of dried herbs and the hearts of your family with the love of a slow cooked meal. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

3-4 chicken pieces, skinless

cups potatoes, peeled and cubed

cloves garlic, pressed

yellow onion, diced

green bell pepper

15-oz can tomato sauce

cup bitter orange juice (half lime, half orange juice)

1/2

cup white cooking wine

1/3

cup vegetable oil

tablespoon salt

1/2

tablespoon pepper

1/2

tablespoon cumin

1/2

tablespoon garlic powder

1/2

tablespoon dried oregano

bay leaf

packet of saffron sazón

1/2

cup pimento stuffed green olives

cup water, as needed

Directions

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1

Marinate chicken with bitter orange juice, garlic, onion and bell pepper in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
2

Heat oil in large skillet and brown chicken. Add citrus juice, onion and bell pepper and let cook down slightly.
3

Add tomato sauce, cooking wine, olives and dried seasonings. Stir frequently to incorporate flavors and simmer for 5 minutes.
4

Add potatoes and cover with water as needed. Cook on low medium heat for approximately 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are soft.
5

Serve warm over white rice.

Expert Tips

Throw your ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning to enjoy this classic Cuban meal for dinner!

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More About This Recipe

A traditional Cuban meal, Chicken Fricassee was a staple of my childhood food culture. Made of whatever chicken pieces available, coupled with chunks of smooth potatoes, Fricassee is an affordable meal that can feed a large crowd. But don’t let this meal fool you; Chicken Fricassee will fill your home with the warmth of dried herbs and the hearts of your family with the love of a slow cooked meal.