My grandmother was such an inspiration to me. She was strong, loving, generous, a wonderful homemaker. We were truly blessed when we were able to eat a meal at her house, as they were always authentic, fresh and delicious Colombian food.
A chicken dish in Mamita’s kitchen would not be based solely on the boneless breasts. The meat on the bone give the dish a flavor that boneless chicken meat cannot. Even if we only wanted to eat the breasts, she would tell us to throw in a few wings just for flavor!
Food has always been an important component in my family. Mamita always made wonderful Colombian meals every Sunday for her entire family. Those mealtimes were always filled with happiness and love. This Estofado de Pollo con Tocineta was one of my favorite dishes to have at Mamita’s house. She served it over white rice to soak up the savory sauce, with avocado on the side.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients:
(4 servings)
8 chicken legs
Salt and ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon of oil
6 oz. bacon, cut into pieces
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 cup of crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup of diced carrots
1 cup of green beans cut into small pieces
Directions
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken pieces, in batches if necessary. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the bacon, scallions, garlic, bell peppers and onion to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, tomatoes, tomato paste, the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pot, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, about 20 minutes.
- Add the peas, corn, carrots and green beans. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes more. Uncover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes more. Serve warm over white rice.
Belinda @zomppa says
Nothing like grandma’s recipe! Meat on bone always add more flavor and depth!
Juliana says
It’s chicken looks delicious, I love the addition of bacon, it sure brings a lot of flavor to the dish.
Happy New Year Erica and have a repeat week.
Joan Nova says
Liked your reminiscence of your grandmother and Sundays at her house. This dish looks delicious served over rice and I especially love the custom of garnishing with fresh avocado which just enriches the dish and adds freshness at the same time.
Anonymous says
Avocado, avocado….. reminds me that we in Colombia use it in soups, bandejas, filled with seafoods, chicken it is an essential side in our meals. Now in Asia, I was ( to my delight) introduced to avocados as a fruit ( ice cream, desserts etc.) Que viva el aguacate and its thousands of uses.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says
I would so love to have had a chance to enjoy a meal at Mamita’s table. Great stew, bacon is always a plus. The avocado on the side is original but I would welcome it. Happy New Year!
Joanna says
Can you please tell me where you got those plates (casuelas). My grandmother used to give us food in them and they remind me of my childhood.
Erica says
In Colombia.
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
Erica..what I would give right now to have this. I have been so sick with the flu that the Chinese retaurant just sends me food…LOL
Diana says
Made this one and it was very good!
Olga Lopez says
Me encantan tus recetas
Feliz 2019
Olga.
Velva says
This is real food to be shared with family and friends. It is absolutely the truth that the chicken meat alone offers no flavor by themselves. This looks wonderful.
Happy new year!
Velva says
This is a beautiful soulful dish you serve up to family and friends. You are absolutely right chicken alone does not provide much flavor its the bones.
Happy new Year to you
Always, Velva