AuthoradminThe Dominican Republic is known for its delicious food. This recipe is filled with lively flavors and is jam-packed with all sorts of great-for-you ingredients. Offering up lots of native proteins like chicken and plenty of veggies like tomatoes and bell peppers.
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
2 limes cut into halves
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 small red onion (1 cup) chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon of salt (plus salt & pepper to taste)
2 cloves mashed garlic
2 tablespoons of canola or grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon of granulated white sugar
2 cups of water
4 plum tomatoes cut into quarters
2 green bell peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup of green olives with pimentos
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro + more for garnish
1
In a bowl or zip-top bag, marinate the chicken, oregano, onion, celery, salt and garlic for 30 minutes.
2
In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat, add sugar and cook until it browns.
3
Add the marinated ingredients and garlic. Sauté until the chicken is light brown on all sides.
4
Add the olives, water and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring well.
5
Add fresh cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Serve with rice, salad or beans.
CategoryChicken, Courses, Dinner, Main Ingredients, Peppers, RiceCuisineDominicanCooking MethodBraising, Marinating, Sauteeing, Simmer
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
2 limes cut into halves
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 small red onion (1 cup) chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon of salt (plus salt & pepper to taste)
2 cloves mashed garlic
2 tablespoons of canola or grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon of granulated white sugar
2 cups of water
4 plum tomatoes cut into quarters
2 green bell peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup of green olives with pimentos
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro + more for garnish
