Salvadorian Chicken Simmered with Onions - Pollo Encebollado

Servings: 4-5

Ingredients:

Chicken, cut into serving pieces 2 1/2 to 3 pounds

Salt and pepper to season

Oil 3 tablespoons

Onions, sliced thinly 3

Water or stock 1 cup

White wine 1/2 cup

Bay leaf 1

Salt and pepper to season

Cooking Instructions:

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or pot over medium-high flame. Working in batches, brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil and remove to a plate. Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of oil and add the onions to the same pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until cooked down and just beginning to brown, 10-15 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and return the chicken pieces to the pot. Add the water or stock, wine, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Adjust seasoning and serve with rice.

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