Chef Rosie Batista's Knorr® Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

Ingredients:

• 2.5 pounds chicken pieces
• 2 limes
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup alcaparrado
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 cubanelle pepper
• 2 bouillon cubes
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 2-3 tablespoons, olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups water

Directions:

1. Wash chicken pieces with water and lime juice. Then drain and set aside.
2. Muddle garlic cloves, oregano and salt  with mortar and pestle to create a paste, set aside.
3. Add alcaparrado, onion slices, cubanelle pepper, garlic oregano paste, 2 Knorr chicken bouillon cubes and cilantro to chicken and massage/mix with your hands.
4. Add olive oil and sugar to pan and add chicken pieces, browning on both sides.
5. While chicken is browning, add tomato paste and 2 cups of water to the seasoning mixture bowl. Mix thoroughly.
6. After chicken has browned on both sides, add the seasoning mixture.
7. Cover for 20-25 minutes on low heat, then uncover for 10 minutes until stew has thickened.
8. Add additional onions and peppers before serving, to taste.