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Chicken Pochero

Chicken Pochero is a type of stew composed of chicken, sausage, vegetables, plantains, and tomatoes. The harmonious collaboration of different flavors makes this dish extra special.

I love to have this stew during cold seasons. Sipping the hot soup makes me feel warm and comfortable, while the indulging tastes makes my day complete.

This recipe is not very different from the Beef Pochero that we previously featured. Instead of using Chorizo de Bilbao, I opted for Chinese sausage. I also used plantains, instead of “Saging na Saba”.

Try this Chicken Pochero Recipe and let me know what you think.

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By: Vanjo Merano 4 Comments Updated: 6/2/22

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Chicken Pochero with warm rice is one of my favorite meals. I consider it as a comfort food. Have you tried eating or cooking it yet? For those of you who are new to the dish, Chicken Pochero is a type of chicken stew with an array of ingredients.

Chicken Pochero

It has been a staple during rainy days when I was still living in the Philippines. Making this dish today brings back the memories. When I was a child, my friends and I would play under the rain for hours. Having a warm meal of chicken pochero afterwards always helps keep me warm and comfortable.

How to Cook Chicken Pochero

Cooking one-pot chicken stew with potato and veggies is simple. I start by browning the chicken. This is done by frying the chicken pieces for 2 minutes per side. It helps keep the meat and skin intact so that it won’t separate when boiled later in the process.

The oil used in frying is tasty. It already absorbed the flavors from the meat. This is the reason why I still use it to saute the aromatics. These are the onion and garlic for this recipe.

Make sure that the oil is hot before adding the onion and garlic. I then put the chorizo sausage into the pot. This creates an appetizing aroma that fills your entire kitchen.

Chorizo de Bilbao pertains to a type of red sausage popular in the Philippines. It is tasty and mildly spicy. This semi-cured sausage is a combination of beef and pork with spices such as garlic, oregano, and others. Paprika is responsible for the reddish color of Chorizo de Bilbao.

The next step is to put the tomato in the pot. You will know that the chicken can be added back when the onion and tomato starts to soften. Give it a quick stir to distribute the ingredients. Be gentle on the chicken while stirring to preserve its appearance.

Pour tomato sauce and water into the pot and let it boil. I also add a piece of Knorr Chicken Cube to give my chicken pochero a solid chicken flavor. There is nothing like a tasty chicken stew to have for lunch. The chicken cooks for around 15 minutes in medium heat, then potato, banana, and chick peas are added. I am using a type of banana called “Saba”. It is also known as cardaba banana. This provides a nice sweet flavor to the chicken stew. Let it cook in the covered pot for 12 minutes before adding the remaining vegetables.

Season with fish sauce and crushed black peppercorn. I get that umami flavor when using fish sauce on my dishes. It is not for every dish though, but it works for pochero and similar stews.

Alternative ingredients for Chicken Pochero

Chicken Pochero Recipe

Proteins for pochero can be chicken, pork, and beef. I have not tried using goat meat or lamb for it, but will eventually do so one of these days and will keep you posted. The pork version is the most popular.

Crushed tomatoes is a good alternative ingredient for fresh tomato and tomato sauce. Stewed tomato works great with pochero too.

Plantains are good substitute for Saba banana. It provides a semi-sweet taste to the dish, but not much compared to the other. Sweet potato can also be used if either type of bananas are not available. I suggest the omit the regular baking potato if you are chooising this option.

Chorizo de Bilbao is ideal for this recipe. However, Chinese sausage can also be used.

Not everyone appreciates fish sauce, but I think that it is worth a try. Salt is always a good alternative.

Pocherong Manok Cooking Tips

One of the things that I do to ensure that the chicken is presentable when served is to pan-fry it for a few minutes before stewing or boiling. This technique has worked for me all these years. If you are particular about the appearance of your dish, give it a try.

Presentation and appearance is only secondary to taste, in my opinion. Make sure that your chicken pochero is tasty and delicious. I add a piece of chicken cube to my dish in order to raise the flavor of chicken to the next level. This is the reason why I always enjoy pouring sauce over my rice before eating. Yummy!

It is best to have all the ingredients ready when cooking the dish to get the optimal result.

Try this Delicious Chicken Pochero Recipe. Let me know what you think.

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Chicken Pochero
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Chicken Pochero Recipe

Chicken stewed in tomato sauce with chorizo, potato, and green vegetables. It is a comfort food best enjoyed for lunch with hot rice.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 piece Knorr Chicken Cube
  • 2 pieces potato cubed
  • 2 bunches baby bok choy
  • ½ head cabbage sliced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 18 pieces long green beans
  • 2 pieces Chorizo de Bilbao sliced
  • 8 ounces chick pea
  • 3 pieces Saba banana sliced
  • 2 pieces tomato diced
  • 1 piece onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Fish sauce and crushed peppercorn to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a cooking pot. Pan-fry the chicken for 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Using the remaining oil, saute onion and garlic.
  • Add chorizo. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato. Continue to saute until onion and tomato softens.
  • Put the pan-fried chicken back into the pot. Stir.
  • Pour tomato sauce and water.Let boil.
  • Add Knorr Chicken Cube. Stir and cover the pot. Cook in medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Put potato, saba banana, and chick pea into the pot. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
  • Add long green beans and cabbage. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add bok choy. Cook for 2 minutes. Season with crushed peppercorn and fish sauce. Stir.
  • Tranfer to a serving bowl. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 700kcal (35%) Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) Protein: 46g (92%) Fat: 38g (58%) Saturated Fat: 8g (40%) Cholesterol: 136mg (45%) Sodium: 608mg (25%) Potassium: 1580mg (45%) Fiber: 16g (64%) Sugar: 19g (21%) Vitamin A: 3055IU (61%) Vitamin C: 86.4mg (105%) Calcium: 230mg (23%) Iron: 7.6mg (42%)
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Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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  1. John Alexander says

    Posted on 3/2/20 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Greetings from San Francisco. Thank you for some great recipes. Simple and easy to prepare and taste great. Best regards to all in PI.

    Reply
  2. MLD says

    Posted on 3/4/19 at 2:28 am

    This recipe turned out awesome. My husband was surprised that I cooked it since pochero has never been part of my vocabulary. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 3/8/19 at 9:30 am

      Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  3. Emilia Austria says

    Posted on 2/23/19 at 3:16 pm

    VERY GOOD DEMO

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