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45 recipes

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Golden Chicken 1806 on tender onions, with cream and sherry sauce.

Chicken 1806 with Onion and Sherry Sauce

Baked chicken on onions, finished with a smooth cream and sherry sauce. A modern adaptation of Chicken 1806 collected in Cookery Book.

1 h 30 minEasy
Potaje de la Reina: creamy chicken and vegetable soup

Potaje de la Reina: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Fine creamy chicken and vegetable soup thickened with bread and milk, inspired by the Potaje de la Reina or Royal Soup from Cocina al minuto (1956).

1 h 20 minEasy
Chicken sandwich spread: creamy Cuban-style filling

Chicken sandwich spread: creamy Cuban-style filling

Fine, spreadable chicken sandwich spread with mayonnaise, mustard and lemon to fill party sandwiches. Yields about 600 g, for 40 small rolls.

1 h 20 minEasy
Golden chicken croquettes, with one croquette open showing the creamy filling.

Cuban roasted chicken croquettes, creamy inside

Cuban roasted chicken croquettes with a creamy, moldable broth-based dough, fine breading, and golden frying. Ideal for using up leftover chicken.

5 h 15 minMedium
Arroz con pollo a la chorrera, peas, and red pepper served in a deep bowl.

Arroz con pollo a la chorrera in an electric pot

Arroz con pollo a la chorrera made in an electric pot: chicken cooked separately, rice under pressure, and finished creamy with hot broth and Cuban sofrito.

1 h 30 minMedium
Creamy chicken salad with diced apple, celery and red onion in a deep bowl.

Cuban Chicken Salad with Apple, Creamy and Easy

Cold chicken salad with apple, celery and red onion in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise and lime. No pasta and ready in 50 minutes including resting time.

50 minEasy
Plate of charcoal-grilled chicken thighs accompanied by congrí rice, avocado, and fried ripe plantains.

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Cuban Mojo and Congrí

Chicken thighs marinated overnight in sour orange mojo and grilled over charcoal, served with congrí, avocado, and fried ripe plantains. A Sunday classic.

13 h 25 minMedium
Breaded chicken nuggets with corn flakes

Breaded Chicken Nuggets with Corn Flakes

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, chicken nuggets marinated with garlic and lemon and breaded with corn flakes. Baked or fried.

40 minEasy
Chicken, spinach and cheese empanadillas

Chicken, Spinach and Cheese Empanadillas

Empanadillas filled with chicken, spinach and melted cheese, ready in 30 minutes baked, air-fried or fried. Ideal for afternoon snacks.

30 minEasy
chicken ropa vieja

Chicken Ropa Vieja

Shredded chicken in tomato sauce with sofrito and white wine, the economical and delicious ropa vieja that saved so many Cuban tables in the 90s.

40 minEasy
breaded chicken breast with ham and cheese

Breaded Chicken Breast with Ham and Cheese

Chicken breast fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried until golden. A quick dish that delights children.

20 minEasy
Meat and Vegetable Skewers

Meat and Vegetable Skewers

Pork, beef or chicken skewers with onion and peppers, marinated with lemon or orange. Make them in an air fryer, on a barbecue or in the oven.

30 minEasy
Shredded fried chicken

Chicken Vaca Frita Style

Boiled, shredded and fried chicken with lemon, garlic and onion until golden and crispy, in the style of Cuban vaca frita.

1 hEasy
Chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese and spinach

Chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese and spinach

Chicken breast rolls stuffed with cream cheese and spinach, breaded and fried until golden and crispy. Easy and delicious.

40 minEasy
Corn stew with chicken

Corn Stew with Chicken

Cuban stew of tender corn cobs and chicken thighs in a sofrito with tomato and cumin, made in a pressure cooker. Ideal with white rice.

40 minEasy
Arroz con pollo a la chorrera in the chef's style

Arborio Rice with Chicken à la Chorrera

Creamy Arroz con pollo a la chorrera with sofrito, wine, beer and vegetables. A Cuban classic to bring the family together.

1 hMedium
Tartlets or Chicken Pastelitos

Chicken Pastelitos

Pastelitos made with shortcrust pastry filled with chicken, vegetables, and béchamel or tomato sauce. Easy and perfect for parties and guests.

45 minEasy
Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

Chicken curry with potato, coconut milk and cream in a thick and glossy aromatic sauce. Easy, ready in 40 minutes and perfect with white rice.

40 minEasy
Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con pollo

Cuban Arroz con pollo in a pressure cooker, with sofrito of garlic, onion and pepper, saffron and homemade broth. Ready in little time.

1 h 15 minEasy
Chicken fricasé with butter and beer

Chicken Fricasé with Butter and Beer

Cuban chicken fricasé with a distinct touch: butter and beer, potatoes, olives and raisins in a very tasty tomato sauce.

45 minEasy
Tropical Salad

Tropical Salad

Tropical salad with mango, grapes, blueberries, fresh vegetables and strips of grilled chicken breast, dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

30 minEasy
Chicken with rum and wine

Chicken with Rum and Wine

Slow-cooked stewed chicken in red wine with aged rum, bacon, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. A delicious Cuban dish for a special dinner.

1 hEasy
Pollo mayombe

Pollo mayombe

Chicken marinated in sour orange and stewed with bacon, potato, raisins, spices, and chard, served on fried bread. A Cuban stew with intense flavor.

1 hMedium
Chicken salad

Chicken Salad

Cuban-style chicken salad with potatoes, eggs, olives, roasted pepper, and mayonnaise. Fresh, filling, and perfect for a hearty snack.

1 h 30 minEasy