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x-post LIF Sofrito Chicken Stew

Rosalind_75 Posted: Aug 25, 2011 03:42 PM+

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Posted: Aug 25, 2011 03:42 PM

x-post LIF Sofrito Chicken Stew

This dish was a POC to make. It was super yummy!!!

I served it with Scallion Cilnatro Rice with Habaneros and Lime

oh and i added a few tablespoons of my homemade sofrito

Sofrito Chicken Stew

Sofrito Chicken Stew
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes

Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 thigh • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 129.1 • Fat: 4.7 g • Protein: 14.6 g • Carb: 5.9 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Sugar: 0.7 g Sodium: 675.4 mg

Ingredients:

For Sofrito:

1 tbsp olive oil
6 scallions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp salt
1 packet sazón or 1 tsp annatto seed powder
For Stew:

8 pieces chicken legs and/or thighs on the bone, skin removed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
6 oz light beer
1 cup water
salt to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (or to taste)

Directions:

Heat oil in a deep saute pan. Add scallions and garlic, sauté 2 minutes, add tomatoes and peppers. Season with salt, cumin, and sazón or annatto. Set aside.

Season chicken with salt and garlic powder; add to center of the pan allowing chicken to brown slightly on both sides. Combine chicken with sofrito, and add beer, water and cilantro, adjust salt if needed. Cover pan and simmer on low until chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes. Serve over rice