{"id":"c4b0869f-9590-4d19-8c03-aef323135d47","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c4b0869f-9590-4d19-8c03-aef323135d47","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pollo-en-chicha","title":"Pollo en Chicha","description":"Salvadoran chicken braised in fizzy and tangy pineapple chicha from Anthony Salguero of Popoca in Oakland.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 Servings","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/5f61053b3dab22d292a82f86/16:9/w_2288,h_1287,c_limit/Popoca-Polla-en-Chicha.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs","item":"skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs","quantity":6},{"text":"Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper","item":"Kosher salt","preparation":"freshly ground pepper"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large onion, cut into 1\" pieces","item":"large onion, cut into 1\" pieces","quantity":1},{"text":"4 medium carrots (about 10 oz.), peeled, halved lengthwise","item":"medium carrots (about 10 oz.), peeled","quantity":4,"preparation":"halved lengthwise"},{"text":"10 garlic cloves, halved","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":10,"preparation":"halved"},{"text":"10 oz. fingerling potatoes, scrubbed, halved lengthwise","item":"fingerling potatoes, scrubbed","quantity":10,"unit":"oz","preparation":"halved lengthwise"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. Relajo","item":"Relajo","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ cup apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 oz. prunes (about 1 cup), halved, pitted","item":"prunes (about 1 cup), halved, pitted","quantity":4,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 cup pineapple juice","item":"pineapple juice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar","item":"dark brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cups low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. oregano leaves","item":"oregano leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Sliced pickled chiles and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)","item":"Sliced pickled chiles and toasted sesame seeds","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375°. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden brown and crisp, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a plate."},{"number":2,"text":"Add onion, carrots, and garlic to same pot, season with salt, and cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until onion is brown around the edges, 6–8 minutes. Add potatoes, Relajo, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and cook, stirring, until mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add prunes, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and add broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about one fourth, about 5 minutes. Nestle chicken back into pot, arranging skin side up. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise until meat is tender but not falling off the bone, 45–50 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Divide stew among shallow bowls. Top with oregano, pickled chiles, and sesame seeds."},{"number":4,"text":"Do ahead: Stew (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over medium-low."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T17:45:30.836592+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T17:45:30.836592+00:00"}