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Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
55 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Succulent Venezuelan shredded chicken with onions and bell pepper, perfect with arepas. Easy and delicious!
Ingredients:
  • 1.25 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 0.25 cup cooking sherry
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • salt to taste
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
  • Bring water to a lively boil, add chicken, and cook for 20-25 minutes until no longer pink in the center. Transfer chicken to a work surface and cool until easily handled.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil for 3 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and cook until both are softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cover and continue cooking until onion mixture is slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Tear the chicken into shreds and scatter over the onion mix. Pour in sherry and capers; season with salt. Cook the chicken blend until warm and flavors meld, 10 to 15 minutes. Incorporate cilantro and tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften, 5 to 10 minutes.

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