Pochero: Hearty Chicken and Plantain Stew

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pochero: Hearty Chicken and Plantain Stew.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious dish, grab a large pot and warm up some olive oil over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the quartered plantains and potatoes.

3. Step 3

   Fry them until they turn golden and crispy on the outside, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once they’re perfectly crisp, remove them from the pot and set them aside, but don’t drain the oil just yet; it’s packed with flavor! Next, in that same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the reserved oil.

5. Step 5

   Sauté them together until the onion becomes soft and translucent, which will take another 5 to 7 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Now it’s time to introduce the chicken pieces and quartered chorizo to the mix.

7. Step 7

   Season everything with a pinch of salt and pepper, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 5 minutes to let those flavors meld beautifully.

8. Step 8

   After that, pour in enough water to completely submerge the chicken, bringing it to a gentle simmer.

9. Step 9

   Let it bubble away for 10 minutes, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.

10. Step 10

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, cover the pot again, and let it cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and infuse their sweetness into the dish.

11. Step 11

    Finally, it’s time to bring everything together! Add the fried plantains, crispy potatoes, drained garbanzo beans, and chopped cabbage to the pot.

12. Step 12

    Cover it once more and let it cook until the cabbage wilts and everything is heated through, which should take about 5 more minutes.

13. Step 13

    When it’s ready, serve it hot and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures in every bite!.