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Cuban Chicken Ajiaco With Root Vegetables And Sweet Corn

Name: Cuban Chicken Ajiaco With Root Vegetables And Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup malanga root, peeled and cubed; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed; 2 ear corn on the cob, cut into 1-inch rounds; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 4 cup halal chicken broth

A comforting Cuban starchy soup-stew packed with chicken thighs, malanga root, sweet potatoes, and corn on the cob in a lime-infused aromatic broth.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 55 min

Technique to learn

Starch-Thickened Braising

Simmering starchy root vegetables in seasoned broth allows them to soften and partially dissolve, naturally thickening the soup base.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat, add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic, sautéing for 6 minutes until softened into a fragrant sofrito base.
Step 2: Season the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then add them to the pot, stirring for 4 minutes until opaque on the exterior.

Step 3: Add the cubed malanga, sweet potato, and sweet corn rounds to the pot, stirring well to combine with the sofrito.

Step 4: Pour in the halal chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes until the root vegetables are soft and slightly thicken the broth.

Step 6: Stir in fresh lime juice and season with additional salt to taste, letting it sit off the heat for 5 minutes before serving in deep soup bowls.

Cooking tips

Malanga breaks down slightly during cooking, acting as a natural thickener for the broth without needing flour or starch.
Serve hot with fresh avocado slices and white rice on the side for a complete meal.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cuban; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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