Cuban Chicken Fricassee (Fricase de Pollo)

Step 1

Marinade chicken pieces in mojo overnight or at least 4 hours. (I cut the chicken breasts into 2 or 3 large pieces so they are easier to work with)

Step 2

Once marinated, remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. **See notes below

Step 3

Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large pot, over high heat.

Step 5

Brown the chicken in batches (about 2 minutes per side) then remove from pan and set aside.

Step 6

Add the onions and green pepper to the pan and saute until translucent. Then add in the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the wine to the pan and simmer with the veggies for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the tomato sauce, water, cumin, sazon, olives, salt, pepper and chicken back into the pot.

Step 9

Simmer (covered) for 20 minutes, add potatoes, then simmer for another 25 minutes.

Step 10

Add the peas right before serving.