La Bandera Dominicana (Pollo Guisado, Stewed Red Beans & White Rice) – Authentic Dominican Republic Recipe
The "Dominican Flag": caramelized sugar-browned chicken braised with olives, peppers, and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Caramelized braised chicken thighs, Creamy stewed red beans, Fluffy white rice and avocado, Dominican sazón (oregano, Garlic
Ingredients for La Bandera Dominicana (Pollo Guisado, Stewed Red Beans & White Rice) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) caramelized braised chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups creamy stewed red beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fluffy white rice and avocado
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Dominican sazón (oregano
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Dominican Republic seasoning (garlic, cilantro ancho), green olives, lime)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown caramelized braised chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, Dominican sazón (oregano, and garlic, cilantro ancho), green olives, lime, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add creamy stewed red beans and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in fluffy white rice and avocado right before serving warm.