Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)

Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)

Serve this traditional Venezuelan recipe with arepas.

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

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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 Facts (per serving)

229
Calories
5g
Fat
9g
Carbs
34g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol82mg 27%
Sodium290mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate9g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars3g
Protein34g
Vitamin C46mg 228%
Calcium35mg 3%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium540mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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