Soups
Easy
Ham broth
12 min
Soups
Easy
Recipe of Chicken sancocho
Vida Recetas Editorial
Chicken sancocho is a traditional and comforting stew from Latin American cuisine, perfect for any time of the year. This dish, made with chicken, vegetables, and tubers, is known for its deep flavor and its ability to feed the whole family. Unlike other soups, this broth is characterized by its thick consistency and its aroma of cilantro and garlic.
In this recipe, the hen is cooked slowly to achieve a hearty broth, to which green plantain, potato, cassava, corn on the cob, squash, and carrot are added, creating a unique combination of textures and flavors. The rice, which is added halfway through cooking, helps thicken the broth and adds an extra touch of substance.
This sancocho is ideal for cold days or when a hearty and nutritious meal is needed. It can be served as a main dish, accompanied by white rice, avocado, or corn flour buns. Its preparation is simple, although it requires cooking time, making it perfect for cooking with family or in advance.
There are many variations of this stew, depending on the region, but this chicken version is one of the most popular and flavorful.
Prep
50 min
Cook
1 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Cook the chicken in a large, deep saucepan for at least 40 minutes.
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2
In the meantime, peel and chop the male plantain, potato, cassava and corn into irregular pieces, finely chop the carrot, pumpkin and scallion and reserve the green part of the onion from the latter, reserve the green part, half of the coriander. We also chop it finely and reserve it together with the green part of the spring onion, this will be used when serving the dish.
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3
After 40 minutes of the chicken, add the rice, crushed garlic and salt, stir and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
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4
After those 10 minutes and once we have checked that the chicken is a little soft, add the vegetables that we have cut from point 2 plus half of the coriander and let it cook for at least 30 more minutes.
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5
Serve the dish with some cooked white rice and top with a mixture of green onions and coriander, which have been finely chopped.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Chicken sancocho?
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Chicken sancocho?
The preparation time is 50 minutes and the cooking time is 1 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
