Fricasé de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Fricassee)
Chicken pieces marinated in garlic and citrus, then braised in a tomato and wine sofrito with potatoes, olives, raisins and capers. A comforting Cuban Sunday stew.
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Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, mix the chicken with the garlic, sour orange juice, salt, cumin and oregano until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- 1.5 kg chicken pieces
- 4 garlic cloves
- 125 ml sour orange juice
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
✅ Done when: chicken is fully coated and chilled for at least 30 minutes
Brown the chicken
Lift the chicken out of the marinade and keep the marinade for later. Pat the chicken dry, then heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the pieces about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 1.5 kg marinated chicken
- 3 tbsp olive oil
✅ Done when: chicken is golden brown on all sides
Make the sofrito
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Braise
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Add the potatoes and garnishes
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Serve
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Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, mix the chicken with the garlic, sour orange juice, salt, cumin and oregano until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- 1.5 kg chicken pieces
- 4 garlic cloves
- 125 ml sour orange juice
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
✅ Done when: chicken is fully coated and chilled for at least 30 minutes
Brown the chicken
Lift the chicken out of the marinade and keep the marinade for later. Pat the chicken dry, then heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the pieces about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 1.5 kg marinated chicken
- 3 tbsp olive oil
✅ Done when: chicken is golden brown on all sides
Make the sofrito
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Braise
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Add the potatoes and garnishes
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Serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
The name comes from the French fricassée, a stew of meat cut into pieces, which reached Cuba through Spain. Cuban cooks gave it a tropical twist with sour orange, cumin and the classic Cuban trio of olives, raisins and capers.
It's a dish of family Sundays and grandmothers' kitchens, made in one big pot and served with rice to soak up the sauce.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Tender chicken in a tangy, slightly sweet tomato sauce with potatoes is pure Cuban home cooking.
💡 Fun Fact
The same fricasé base is used in Cuba for pork, rabbit and even goat (fricasé de chivo).
All over Cuba
23.11°N, -82.37°W
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