Dominican Guisado

DOMINICAN POLLO GUISADO WITH DARK MEAT CHICKEN AND ZESTY RICE

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PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 40 Minutes

SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 640/ Protein 34g

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium

INGREDIENTS: Onion, Green Olives, 2 TBSP Southwest Spice Blend, Tomato, 2 TBSP Chicken Bouillon Paste, Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken, 1/8 TBSP Tomato Paste, 3/4 Cup Jasmine Rice, 1 TSP Dried Oregano, Lime, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic

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Step 1: Cook Rice

In a small pot, combine 2 TBSP of butter, rice, 1.25 Cups of water, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Bring to a boil

REDUCE HEAT TO LOW AND COVER

Simmer for 18 minutea

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve

Step 2: Prep

While rice cooks, wash and dry produce

Zest and quarter lime

Peel and mince garlic

Halve, core and slice bell pepper and onion

Roughly chop olives

Dice tomatoes

Step 3: Start Stew

Pat chicken dry with paper towels

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, oregano, half of the southwest spice blend, 1/4 TSP sugar, a large drizzle of oil, juice from half the lime, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Heat a large pan over medium heat, add chicken and marinade

Cook for 3 minutes

Step 4: Add vegetables

Add garlic, and tomato to pan with chicken mixture

Cook for 1 minute

Stir in bell pepper, onion, bouillion paste, remaining southwest spice blend, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/4 TSP salt and pepper

Cook for 6 minutes

Step 5: Finish Stew

Stir in olives, tomatoe, and juice from one lime wedge into pan

Cook for 2 minutes

Season with 1/4 TSP salt and pepper

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Fluff rice with fork, stir in lime zest

Divide rice and stew between shallow bowls

Serve with remaining lime wedge on the side

Serve hot and enjoy!