Ecuadorian Seco de Pollo

Chicken thighs are simmered in a broth made from pureed tomatoes, cilantro, and beer in this authentic Ecuadorian soup called Seco de Pollo.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 6 chicken thighs
• 1 tomato, quartered
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ¾ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken thighs with garlic, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat; cook seasoned chicken until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Combine beer, tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a blender; blend until a smooth sauce forms. Pour sauce over chicken and reduce heat to low; simmer until chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.