Chicken asopa is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that is both savory and comforting. It is a hearty stew made with chicken, rice, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The dish is often served with tostones, which are fried green plantains, and a side of avocado. Chicken asopa is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, and it is a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for making a delicious and authentic chicken asopa.
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ASOPAO DE POLLO
This traditional Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew is filling and flavorful.
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season chicken thighs with black pepper and adobo seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, and tomato paste in the hot oil, until the vegetables have softened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pot and set aside.
- Pan fry chicken in the pot until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Return cooked vegetables to the pot along with rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in peas and olives and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Stir in cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 130.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 2149.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHICKEN SOPA
Like a lasagna except with corn tortillas instead of pasta!
Provided by Sue
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Put the chicken into a mixing bowl. Add the chicken soup, mushroom soup, green chiles and broth. Mix well.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish place a layer of corn tortillas to cover the bottom, then a layer of the chicken mixture, then a layer of cheese. Continue to layer, like you would lasagna, until all of the chicken mixture is gone. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and brown. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 53.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1349.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
ASOPAO DE POLLO (PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN STEW)
The Puerto Rican dish "asopao", a cross between soup and stew, is an easy, tasty one-dish meal.
Provided by imdane
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Blend 1 cup chicken stock with lime juice, bell pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and oregano to make the sofrito.
- Combine olive oil and annatto seeds in a large skillet over medium heat. Heat until seeds start to open up and oil turns a yellow-orange color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add enough chicken to cover the pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook, turning halfway, until juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Combine remaining chicken stock, 1/2 of the sofrito, and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, tomato, green peas, onion, green olives, capers, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked chicken to the broth. Saute remaining chicken in the annatto oil before adding to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 683.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
FILIPINO CHICKEN ADOBO
My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it's even better the next day as leftovers-she says it's because of the vinegar. - Michael Moya, Taste of Home Senior Marketing Manager
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; refrigerate, covered, 20-30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade. Pat chicken dry., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Stir in water and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink and sauce is slightly reduced, 20-25 minutes. Discard bay leaf. If desired, serve chicken with cooking sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHICKEN SAMOSAS
This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet mango). The dough and filling can be made ahead for quick assembly before guests arrive. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour salt and oil until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and potato; cook and stir until potato is almost tender, 5-7 minutes. Add curry, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and cayenne; cook 2 minutes longer. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and potato is tender, 5-6 minutes. Stir in peas an salt. Remove from heat., Divide dough into eight pieces. Roll one piece of dough into a 9x6-in. oval. Cut dough in half. Moisten straight edge with water. Bring one corner of half moon up to meet the other corner of the half moon, forming a cone. Pinch seam to seal. Fill with about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture. Moisten curved edge of dough with water; fold over top of filling and and press seam to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Add samosas, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with chutney if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
FILIPINO CHICKEN SOPAS
Creamy chicken macaroni soup - comfort Filipino food that transcends culture, time, and ages. It's made simply in one pot that I have adjusted to be able to add all ingredients as you go.
Provided by Shela F Diehr
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine water and onion in a pot and bring to a boil. Add chicken, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring back to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer broth until chicken thighs are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken and add carrots to the broth. Stir in 2 tablespoons fish sauce, chicken bouillon, and black pepper.
- Shred chicken meat and discard bones; return meat to the broth and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Add macaroni; cook until tender, about 20 minutes, adding more water if needed. Stir in evaporated milk and butter; simmer until butter is melted. Add more fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour soup into serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 769.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
ASOPAO DE POLLO (TRADITIONAL CHICKEN ASOPAO)
The Puerto Rican dish asopao, a cross between soup and paella, is an easy, hearty one-dish meal. Adapted from Cooking Light, APRIL 2001
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- *Note:alcaparrado is a mixture of whole green olives, pimentos, and capers; look for it in the Latin section of the supermarket or in Latino markets such as Goya.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle chicken with the oregano mixture.
- Heat Annatto Oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken; cook 8 minutes, turning once.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add Sofrito and tomato; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add rice, wine, ham, and alcaparrado; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the water and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the peas, and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 842, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 42
CHICKEN FRITTERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole chicken, salt, red chili powder, red food coloring, cumin powder, garam masala powder, lemon, curry leaves, gram flour, corn flour, turmeric powder, oil, curd, ginger garlic paste
Provided by Tamseel Haider
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add boneless chicken. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and ginger garlic paste.
- In a small bowl add curd and red food coloring. Whisk it until curd is smooth and add mixture to the marinated chicken. Mix and massage well.
- Add a few drops of oil to the marinated chicken. Let the marinated chicken rest overnight in the fridge.
- Add chopped curry leaves, gram flour and corn flour to the chicken. Mix it well before deep frying it.
- In a deep pan, add 2 cups (480 ml) of oil and heat on high.. Once the oil is hot, drop in the marinated chicken one at a time.
- Remove the chicken once cooked and crispy. Serve. .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 890 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CHICKEN ASOPA
Make and share this Chicken Asopa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by icetea
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss chicken with oregano, pepper, paprika, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until evenly coated.
- Brown chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil a large non-stick pot. Add Canadian bacon and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until onion and pepper are tender.
- Add tomato, browned chicken, and sausage. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add olives, capers, rice, and water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add frozen peas and simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 139.3, Sodium 619.8, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 59.2
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready.
- Choose the Right Rice: Use a medium-grain rice like Arborio or Carnaroli for a creamy and authentic Asopao.
- Sauté the Sofrito: The sofrito is the base of the Asopao, so take your time to sauté it until it's flavorful and fragrant.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your Asopao the best flavor and texture.
- Add the Chicken in Batches: If you're using a lot of chicken, add it to the pot in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Simmer the Asopao: Let the Asopao simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to cook through.
- Season to Taste: Taste the Asopao and adjust the seasonings as needed before serving.
Conclusion:
Chicken Asopao is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. With its combination of tender chicken, creamy rice, and savory vegetables, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give Chicken Asopao a try. Its bold flavors and comforting aroma will make it a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
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