How to Make Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pollo Mechado, or shredded chicken, is a flavorful and versatile dish that is popular in many Latin American and Caribbean countries. This dish is typically made by slow cooking chicken in a savory and aromatic sauce until it becomes tender and easy to shred. The result is a delicious and versatile protein that can be used in a variety of dishes, from tacos and enchiladas to salads and sandwiches.

One of the key elements of Pollo Mechado is the flavorful sauce in which the chicken is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup cooking sherry
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • salt to taste
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a work surface and cool until easily handled.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion for about 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper; cook and stir until onion and pepper are softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cover skillet and cook onion mixture until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Shred chicken using your hands and sprinkle into the onion mixture. Add sherry and capers; season with salt. Cook and stir chicken mixture until heated through and flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix cilantro and tomatoes into chicken mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 540mg