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Pollo al Jugo Chilean Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

Published: Oct 18, 2022 · Modified: Nov 20, 2023 by Pilar Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Last week, we had Chilean friends over for dinner, and I wanted to make something fast because I had only a couple of hours to do everything, including setting the table! These Pollo al jugo  Juicy Stove-Top Chicken Thighs fill the bill with traditional Chilean flavors.

Pollo al Jugo Chilean Juicy Stove Top Chicken ThighsI served them mashed potatoes, a salad, and Chilean wine. For dessert, I had this Apple Galette, and I was ready. We had a good time. What is your favorite dish to make for mid-week guests?

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Pollo al Jugo Chilean Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

Pollo al Jugo Chilean Juicy Stove Top Chicken Thighs

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  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Chilean
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Description

A quick chicken recipe


Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken pieces (I used 4 legs and 4 thighs)
  • 1 onion in half moons
  • 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth, wine or water (or a combination)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Dry the chicken with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken pieces 4 minutes per side. Take out to a plate.
    Seasoned chicken Seared chicken Panfried chicken
  2. In the same skillet, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin, cook stirring for 1 minute.
    Half moon onion Onion on broth
  3. Add the broth and lower the heat to medium. Scrape and release everything stuck in the pan. Return the chicken to the pan, add the bay leaves. Let boil. Lower the heat to low and cook covered for 20 minutes.
    Cooking the chicken
  4. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or rice.
    Pollo al jugo

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  1. Edward E Vera says

    July 30, 2023 at 3:37 am

    I believe the onion cut as you show in the pictures is called JULIENNE

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