Dinner

Sofrito Chicken Stew

Sofrito chicken stew simmers tender drumsticks in a fragrant base of scallions, garlic, tomatoes, and red bell pepper. Each bite delivers juicy meat steeped in bright, savory broth that clings to rice.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Sofrito Chicken Stew
Total
45 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
110
Protein
14g
Carbs
5g
Fat
3g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
1g
Sodium
382mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 scallions (chopped)
  • 4 clove garlic (chopped fine)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 packet sazon or 1 teaspoon ground annatto
  • 8 large chicken drumsticks on the bone (skin removed (4 oz each))
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 oz light beer
  • 1 cup water
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped (or to taste))

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a deep saute pan.
  2. Add scallions and garlic, sauté 2 minutes, add tomatoes and peppers.
  3. Season with salt, cumin, and sazón or annatto. Set aside.
  4. Season chicken with salt and garlic powder; add to center of the pan allowing chicken to brown slightly on both sides.
  5. Combine chicken with sofrito, and add beer, water and cilantro, adjust salt if needed.
  6. Cover pan and simmer on low until chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes. Serve over rice.