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Pollo saltado

(Makes enough for 3)

Get:
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thigh meat
  • 2 pasilla peppers, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced into 8ths, seeds removed
  • 3tbsp soy sauce
  • 2tbsp red wine vinegar
  • beer (for brine)
  • frozen bag of french fries
  • minced cilantro
  • salt, pepper, chili powder
Do:
  • Brine the chicken for 2 hours in beer. I used Negro Modelo. Careful, it foams!
  • Prepare fries in oven. Do not crisp the fries! They should be soft and potato-y.
  • If you're serving with rice and beans, prepare those ahead of time.
  • Remove chicken from brine and rinse.
  • Slice the chicken into strips, season with chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and paprika
  • Sautee the chicken on medium high heat until a bit undercooked; 5-7 minutes maybe? Set aside.
  • Sautee the onion, peppers, and garlic for less time than you'd think! 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato, soy sauce, and vinegar. Sautee for 1 minute.
  • Add the fries and chicken. Sautee for 1 more minute.
  • Serve with rice and beans, garnish with minced cilantro.


Results:
  • The chicken was great. Brining required
  • I cooked things for too long--- the fries were too crispy, the onions too wilted.
  • The recipe called for 4 tbsp soy sauce but that was a little much. I've cut it down for next time.

References:
  • http://www.food.com/recipe/lomo-saltado-peruvian-beef-and-potato-stir-fry-456482