Puerto Rican Fricase de Pollo

Ingredients

• 2 carrots
• 1/2 pound potatoes
• 2 pounds chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons sofrito
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sazon
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 7 ounces beer
• 3 cups water
• 3 bay leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the vegetables. Cut the carros into 1/4 inch thin circles. Cut the potatoes some to a half inch thick and some into smaller pieces.

2. 2

   Take the chicken and remove all the excess fat. Cut each thigh into 3 pieces.

3. 3

   In a big pan over high heat add the oil. Sear the meat for 5 minutes and flip halfway through. Add the sofrito, tomato sauce, garlic, chicken bouillon, salt, sazon and the garlic and onion powder. Saute for 5 minutes and stir a couple of times.

4. 4

   Add all the carrots, potato, beer, water and bay leaves. Lower the heat to medium high and cook covered for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!