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Fricasse de Pollo

True Brazilian flavors come together in this rich chicken stew recipe. This really is a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Brazilian
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 4 Pieces Potatoes peeled, and quartered

For the Marinade

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 6 Cloves garlic mashed into paste
  • 1/4 Cup Lime Juice fresh
  • 1/4 Cups lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 Cup Orange Juice fresh
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Piece White Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Piece green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 6 Cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup White Wine
  • 1/2 Cup Green Olives
  • 1/4 Cup Capers
  • 1/4 Cup Raisins
  • 2 Pieces Bay Leaf
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the marinade. Add in chicken pieces and marinate overnight.
  • Take chicken out of the marinade and sear in a pan with olive oil. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, olives, capers, raisins, and bay leaf.
  • Add in tomato paste and roast briefly.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  • Combine contents of the pan, chicken, potatoes, tomato sauce, and stock in the slow cooker.
  • Cook for 4 hours on low.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.