POLLO ENCEBOLLADO

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A Central American specialty that means 'chicken smothered in onion'. Serve with hot, cooked rice.

Provided by Evelyn Bonilla

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon corn oil
3 onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat corn oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and saute for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes more. Add juice, broth, salt and pepper. Stir all together. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fat 47.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 57 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Ju La
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Fluff Boy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. The chicken was tough and the sauce was watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mateusz Kaliszewski
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


minhduc nguyen
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Sufyan Ch
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md. Emu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some rotisserie chicken that I shredded and used in the dish. It turned out delicious!


Waheed Ullah
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce and the tender chicken.


GAMING GROUP
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I especially loved the combination of the sweet onions and the savory chicken. Definitely a keeper!


Ronald Sarkodie
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Amazing recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Qaiser Jiger
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This dish was incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the flavorful sauce. Served over rice, this dish was a hit with my family!


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