Classic Cuban Recipes: Pollo a la Plancha

Steps

1. 1Place the chicken on a plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season all over with sazon complete, salt and pepper. Mix it thoroughly to be sure every inch of the chicken is perfectly seasoned.
2. 2Heat a nonstick pan to medium heat. If your pan is small, work in batches. Sear the chicken a few pieces at a time so it can brown. Cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side.
3. 3Add another tablespoon of oil with every batch you cook or as needed. You don’t want the chicken to stick and you want it to have a golden exterior.
4. 4Once you have seared every chicken, keep the heat at medium and add the onions. Place the chicken off to the side in the pan.
5. 5Sprinkle with salt and pepper and another tablespoon or two of oil to keep everything loose.
6. 6Continue to cook on medium low, until the onions soften and the chicken is cooked through. It will be about 6-8 minutes.
7. 7Don’t let the onions or chicken dry out. As soon as the onions start softening, deglaze the pan with lime juice and 2 tablespoons of water.
8. 8Serve with freshly chopped herbs and more lime.