Chicken Caldereta

Method14 steps

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   Step 1: Combine the cut-up chicken (1), pineapple juice (1/2 cup), soy sauce (1/4 cup), and a little salt and pepper (to taste) in a large bowl. Marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Drain well and reserve the marinade to boil in step 7.

   Marinate chicken · 30 minUses 1 whole chicken (3–4 lb), cut into serving parts · 1/2 cup pineapple juice · 1/4 cup soy sauce · Salt and pepper for marinade, to taste

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   Step 2: In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil (1/4 cup). Add potatoes (2) and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

   Uses 1/4 cup canola oil · 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered

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   Step 3: Add carrots (1) and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

   Uses Oil remaining in the pan · 1 large carrot, peeled and cut diagonally in a bias into 1/2-inch thick

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   Step 4: Add bell peppers and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

   Briefly cook bell peppers · 1 minUses Oil remaining in the pan · 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes · 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes

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   Step 5: In the pan, add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Discard excess oil from pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons.

   Uses Drained marinated chicken · Oil remaining in the pan

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   Step 6: Add onions (1) and garlic (3 cloves) and cook until softened.

   Uses About 2 tablespoons retained pan oil · 1 onion, peeled and chopped · 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

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   Step 7: Add tomato sauce (2 cups), water (1 1/2 cups) and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil.

   Uses Softened onion and garlic · 2 cups tomato sauce · 1 1/2 cups water · Reserved chicken marinade to boil

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   Step 8: Add chili peppers and cook for about 30 seconds.

   Cook added chili · 1 minUses Boiling tomato sauce and marinade · 3 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped

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   Step 9: Add chicken and olives.

   Uses Spiced tomato braising sauce · Browned chicken, reserved · 1/4 cup green olives

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    Step 10: Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

    Simmer Chicken · 20 minUses Chicken and olives in the braising sauce

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    Step 11: Add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender.

    Uses Cooked chicken stew · Reserved browned potatoes · Reserved browned carrot

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    Step 12: Add the liver spread (1/2 cup) and stir until evenly distributed.

    Uses Stew with tender potatoes and carrots · 1/2 cup liver spread

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    Step 13: Add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).

    Uses Stew with liver spread · 1/2 cup Eden cheese or any quick melt cheese · Final salt and pepper, to taste

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    Step 14: Add bell peppers. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve hot.

    Finish stew with bell peppers · 3 minUses Seasoned cheese-enriched stew · Reserved briefly cooked bell peppers