Christmas Chicken

Christmas Chicken is an affordable option that Salvadorans use when they have a small family. It is very practical and, moreover, delicious.

Salvadoran Christmas Chicken is a traditional recipe passed down from generation to generation, making it an emblematic dish during festivities. It originated as a cost-effective choice for small families, but its delicate flavor and practicality have made it a staple in Salvadoran cuisine. Additionally, you can prepare exquisite chicken buns using this recipe as a base.

Ready to delight your palates with this exquisite recipe? Let’s get to work and enjoy cooking together!

Christmas Chicken

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings

Ingredients

Christmas Chicken

1 Chicken cut into quarters

1 cup of White wine

5 Green chilies

10 Garlic cloves

4 Medium carrots

4 Medium potatoes

Relajo (spices mix)

Oil for frying

Garlic salt

1 pinch of Black pepper

Green olives

1 pinch of Salt

Cumin

Preparation

Step 1 : The chicken should be thoroughly washed with lime juice and seasoned with wine, garlic salt, cumin, and salt to taste.

Step 2 : It is recommended to prepare this a day in advance and keep the chicken refrigerated, turning it occasionally.

Step 3 : Roast the tomatoes, chili, peeled onion, and garlic until cooked.

Step 4 : Once ready, let cool slightly and peel.

Step 5 : Then, blend these ingredients along with the relajo spices to make the sauce, adding the remaining chicken wine to this mixture.

Step 6 : Cook the sauce together with the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes.

Step 7 : To cook the chicken, it should be browned in raw state until golden in color.

Step 8 : Then, add the prepared sauce along with the olives, and cook until the chicken is fully done.

Step 9 : Serve the chicken with white rice and a potato salad.

Step 10 : Enjoy your meal!

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Marinate the chicken with wine, garlic salt, cumin, and salt, letting it rest in the refrigerator overnight. Christmas Chicken - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Roast the peeled tomatoes, chilies, onion, and garlic until cooked, cool and peel. Blend these ingredients with the relajo spices and remaining wine to make the sauce. Christmas Chicken - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Cook the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes in the sauce until tender. Brown the chicken in a skillet until golden, then add the sauce and olives. Christmas Chicken - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Cook everything together until the chicken is well cooked. Serve accompanied by white rice and potato salad. Christmas Chicken - Preparation - Step 4

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