Sancocho de gallina

01 Dec, 2024

Adapted from Erica at mycolombianrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 1 large whole chicken, cut into pieces and carcass
• 3 quarts water / broth
• 3 ears of corn (fresh or frozen), cut into halves
• 2 cup of aliños
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 green plantains peeled and cut
• 6 medium potatoes peeled and cut
• 1 pound frozen yuca cut into large pieces
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Aliños (blend to make 2 cups)

• ½ medium green pepper
• ½ medium red pepper
• ½ medium onion
• 4 scallions
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup of water
• ½ tablespoon sazon

Instructions

1. In a large pot (at least 8 quarts), place the chicken carcass and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer on low for 1.5 hours. Remove and dispose of the carcass.
2. Add chicken pieces, corn, aliños, and green plantain. Add broth and extra water until completely submerged. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes and yuca and continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until tender. Add the cilantro.
4. Test and adjust the seasoning. Serve.