Puchero Moderno (Modern Latin American Chicken Stew)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Puchero Moderno (Modern Latin American Chicken Stew)
in Stew

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite size pieces
10 ounces white pearl onions ( thawed frozen onions )
3 quarts water
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ancho chili , stemmed & seeded
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 lb Brussels sprout , trimmed & washed
3 1/4 ounces baby carrots
1 small sweet potato , peeled & diced
1/2 cup corn
2 leeks , white parts only , split , washed , and sliced
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley , to garnish
1/4 cup coarse grain mustard , for dipping

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
345
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Puchero Moderno is a hearty Latin American stew that is perfect for a chilly night. It's a modern twist on the classic recipe, with chicken taking the place of beef and a variety of vegetables added for extra flavor and nutrition. Chorizo sausage is also added to give the stew an extra kick of spice. This dish has been a favorite in Latin American households for generations, and this modern version is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and chicken and cook until browned.
2.Add onions, water, bay leaves, thyme, pepper, salt, ancho chili, and lemon zest to the pot.
3.Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
4.Add Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potato, corn, leeks, and chorizo sausage to the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5.Remove bay leaves and ancho chili before serving.
6.Garnish with flat-leaf parsley and serve with coarse-grain mustard for dipping.

PROS

This hearty stew is packed with flavor and nutrients from a variety of vegetables and lean chicken.

It’s a one-pot meal that makes great leftovers for another day.

CONS

This recipe requires some prep work and simmering time, so it’s not a quick meal to prepare.

It also contains chorizo sausage which some people may want to avoid due to its high fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This stew is packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables including Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potato, corn, and leeks.
The chicken provides a lean protein source and the ancho chili has been linked to having anti-inflammatory properties.

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