Description
Savor the warmth of Sancocho, a beloved Latin American stew that brings family and friends together. This hearty dish combines tender chicken thighs and pork chops with starchy yucca and sweet plantains in a rich, aromatic broth. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, Sancocho envelops you in comfort with every nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 lb bone-in pork chops
- 2 cups yucca (peeled and chopped)
- 2 ripe plantains (sliced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 6 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and pork chops; brown on all sides for added flavor.
- Stir in yucca, plantains, carrots, cumin, oregano, and mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover all ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg