Automatic Sofrito Chicken with Plantains

Name: Automatic Sofrito Chicken with Plantains
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 2 medium ripe plantains; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup (made with 1 onion, 2 green peppers, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup oil) sofrito base; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp olive oil

Tender chicken thighs slow-simmered in a vibrant sofrito base with caramelized plantains, creating a deeply flavorful one-pan meal.

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Category: One Pot

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 medium ripe plantains
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup (made with 1 onion, 2 green peppers, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup oil) sofrito base
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp paprika. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add 1 cup sofrito base to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until oil separates. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
Step 3: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sofrito. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 4: While chicken simmers, peel and slice 2 medium plantains into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Add to the skillet during the last 10 minutes of cooking, turning once to caramelize.