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Poblenou Chicken Braise with Avocado
A hearty chicken braise inspired by the flavors of Valentina's Poblenou kitchen — slow-cooked in a fragrant sofrito with cumin and paprika, finished with creamy avocado slices.
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1h
Method
Preparation
1
Dice the yellow onion and bell pepper. Finely mince the garlic. Roughly chop the tomatoes.
2
Ensure the resting surface is clean and place the chicken in a single layer to maintain safe temperature.
3
Prepare avocado on a dedicated cutting board separate from raw chicken preparation surfaces.
Build the Sofrito
4
Heat olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring with your wooden spoon, until softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
Braise the Chicken
6
Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs into the sofrito, skin-side down. Let them sear undisturbed for 4 minutes to develop color.
7
Pour in the chicken broth. Add half the cilantro and stir gently. Bring to a gentle simmer.
8
Use a meat thermometer to verify the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C) before removing from heat.
A
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -4
Calories
735
per serving
High in protein · 66gLow sugar · 7g
Protein
66g
Carbs
18g
Fat
45g
Sat. fat
9g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
1129mg
Gluten FreeDairy FreePaleoHeart HealthyDiabetes FriendlyLow CarbHigh ProteinWeight Management
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
D
Environmental impact
High impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
2.5
per serving
DCarbonBEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
3.2m³
Land
93Pt
Runoff
0.3g P
Chicken Thighs drives 86% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
4
Sweet
5
Salty
3
Sour
1
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
TenderCreamySilkySaucy
Aromas
HerbalEarthySmokySavoryTomato
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Dutch OvenCounter FootprintMedium
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Braise chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer. Insert into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding bone, to eliminate harmful bacteria.
Handling
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw chicken to prevent cross-contamination with ready-to-eat vegetables like avocado and herbs.
Cross Contamination
Wash hands thoroughly with soap for at least 20 seconds after handling raw chicken before touching other ingredients or surfaces.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking. Store avocado separately from braised chicken as avocado oxidizes quickly and may contaminate other foods.
Shelf Life
Consume refrigerated leftovers within 3-4 days. Reheat chicken to 165°F (74°C) until steaming hot throughout.
Allergen Warning
Check chicken broth label for allergen information as commercial varieties may contain gluten, soy, or milk. Choose low-sodium or homemade broth if serving allergen-sensitive individuals.
High Risk Population
Pregnant individuals, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised persons should ensure chicken is cooked to proper temperature and leftovers are handled with extra care.
Pro Tips
Technique
The sofrito is everything, mi amor — don't rush it. Let your onions and peppers soften until they're golden and fragrant, almost sweet. That patience is where the flavor lives, the same way mi abuela taught me in Caracas.
Substitution
No chicken thighs? Drumsticks work beautifully here too. And if you want it lighter, boneless skinless thighs braise faster but stay tender — just reduce the time to about 20 minutes.
From the chef
The sofrito goes in first — onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato cooked down until they are fragrant and deep — then the chicken thighs, seasoned hard with cumin and paprika, nestle into that base and braise slow under a tight lid for twenty-five minutes. By the time you lift the cover, the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce has taken on everything it was promised. Crown each plate with cool avocado slices fanned over the top and a squeeze of lime to cut through the richness. Simple, generous, nothing wasted.
TagsBraisedSofritoAvocadoComfort FoodSlow CookedOne PotChicken
AllergensGlutenSoy
Source: generated · June 10, 2026