How to Make Colombian Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Colombian cuisine is a melting pot of flavors and influences, with a rich culinary heritage that is deeply rooted in the country's diverse cultural history. One of the most beloved dishes in Colombian cuisine is Colombian Chicken, a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

This traditional Colombian recipe features succulent chicken pieces that are marinated in a mouthwatering blend of spices, herbs, and aromatics, then slowly simmered to perfection in a sa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups orange juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place chicken pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cover, and marinate at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Mix the salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the chicken. Place chicken in the skillet and quickly brown on all sides. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Distribute olives, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper evenly in the baking dish. Pour orange juice over all.
  • Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    429 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 576mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 88mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 543mg