Cuban Pollo con Quimbobó y Platanos

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh okra
• 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
• 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1½ cups water
• 2 medium ripe plantains
• 2 medium tomatoes coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Procedures

1. Season chicken with adobo.
2. In a heavy cast iron skillet brown the chicken pieces in hot oil on all sides.
3. Remove the chicken to a plate.
4. In the remaining oil, stir fry the onion, garlic and bell pepper for about 2 or 3 minutes.
5. Cut the okra in 1 inch size pieces.
6. Cut away the tips and caps if desired.
7. Peel the plantain and cut into 1 inch pieces.
8. Place the chicken in a deep stewing pot.
9. Add the water and all the other ingredients.
10. Cover and simmer until the chicken is very tender, about 15 minutes.