Estofado Caribeño de Calabaza con Pollo

Ingredientes

• 2-3 lbs squash, seeds scooped out
• 1 whole onion, finely sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 wiri wiri peppers, or (1/2 habanero/scotch bonnet)
• 1 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes or 3 tsp tomato paste
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 1 -2 bouillon cube
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup diced green and red bell peppers (optional)
• 3 tbsp canola oil
• 2 lbs chicken thighs or breast
• 2 tbsp green seasoning
• 1 tsp casareep or browning sauce
• Dash salt
• Dash black pepper
• Dash paprika
• 1 tbsp oil for marinade
• 1 tbsp oil for cooking

Preparación

1. 1

   Clean and chop chicken into small pieces. Season...: Clean and chop chicken into small pieces. Season with green seasoning and remaining ingredients and let marinate.

2. 2

   Prep squash. Chop stems and bottom off each...: Prep squash. Chop stems and bottom off each squash. Slice in half and scoop out seeds.

3. 3

   Chop squash into quarters then peel skin off....: Chop squash into quarters then peel skin off. Dice squash into small pieces. Set aside.

4. 4

   Slice onions, garlic, tomatoes, red and green peppers...: Slice onions, garlic, tomatoes, red and green peppers if using.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a wide-bottom pot. Add onions,...: Heat oil in a wide-bottom pot. Add onions, garlic, wiri wiri pepper, and tomatoes. Let saute until tomatoes are soft.

6. 6

   Add squash to pot with remaining seasonings, herbs,...: Add squash to pot with remaining seasonings, herbs, and water. Add green and red pepper here if using. Let squash cook on medium low heat until soft and most liquid has evaporated.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a frying pan for chicken....: Heat oil in a frying pan for chicken. Saute chicken until cooked through. When squash is completely cooked, add chicken. Stir to combine.