Pollo Sudado (Colombian "Sweaty" Chicken)

Tonight's dinner was a very traditional Colombian dish, Pollo Sudado, which translates to "Sweaty Chicken". Nothing fancy, not likely to be a restaurant entree, but good solid home-style food.

It takes about an hour to prepare, more or less, after the mise en place has been completed, but absolutely delicious.

    8 Chicken drumsticks or thighs, without the skin

    1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    ½ cup chopped onion

    ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper

    1 minced garlic clove

    2 cup chopped tomato

    1 chicken bouillon

    1 tablespoon sazon goya with azafran

    ¼ teaspoon cumin powder

    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

    ¼ teaspoon salt

    ¼ teaspoon pepper

    8 small yellow potatoes, peeled and cut in half

    3 cups water

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. 

Add the onion and red pepper and sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. 

Then add the tomatoes, garlic, salt and ground pepper and sauté for 5 more minutes.

Add the chicken, water, chicken bouillon, sazon Goya and cumin powder. 

Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the potatoes and cilantro and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. 

Serve over white rice.