Pollo Encebollado From the kitchen of The Alcantara’s
Ingredients 1 whole chicken 1 large white onion (the size of an apple) 2 large red bell peppers olive oil 1 lime salt 2 fresh sprigs of thyme leaves 4 bay leaves McCormick Steak Seasoning white vinegar 1 small Leek stalk 2 packets of Sazon Goya con cilantro y achiote Directions 1. Scrub Chicken thoroughly with half of a lime with salt on it 2. Rinse chicken with water 3. Let chicken dry in strainer till completely dry 4. While Chicken is drying, slice onion & bell peppers horizontally 5. Chop Leek finely 6. Cut chicken (2 legs, 2 wings, 2 thighs, and cut breast into 2 pieces) 7. Apply McCormick Steak Seasoning individually to each piece of Chicken, rub it in 8. Heat up large pan with medium heat, put 2 TBSP of olive oil 9. Once olive oil is hot, place all pieces of chicken on pan 10. Cook chicken till golden brown on all sides, just to seal chicken 11. Once chicken is sealed, add onions, peppers, Leek, 2 sprigs of thyme leaves, 4 bay leaves, & 2 TBSP of white vinegar 12. Add 2 packets of Sazon Goya 13. Mix everything 14. Put low heat & cover pan 15. Let cook for about 30 minutes
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