Pollo en Salsa de Garbanzos (Chicken in Chickpea Sauce)

The following recipe is courtesy of our friend, Puerto Rican chef Cielito Rosado.

Serves 4-6


Ingredients:
2 lbs. chicken thighs
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion cut in strips
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ green bell pepper cut in strips
½ red bell pepper cut in strips
1 can chickpeas (garbanzos)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup fresh, chopped cilantro
salt to taste
½ cup heavy cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Cook the chicken in a pan with olive oil until the chicken is browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, put the onion, garlic, bell peppers and saute for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the thighs and the rest of the ingredients; season to taste and cover with a lid. Cook for 20-25 minutes.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Cielito Rosado

Other recipes by Cielito Rosado:
Asopao de Camarones
Chocolate Flan
Coquito Flan
Salmon and Mango Ceviche
Torrejitas de Bacalao
Empanadillitas de Bacalao
Casquitos de Guayaba (Candied Guava)
Budín (Bread Pudding)
Tembleque

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