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Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado)
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Venezuela Authentic home cooking from Venezuela, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Venezuela as Pollo Sudado Venezolano
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Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado)

Veronica Djuro
Veronica Djuro @VeronicaDjuro
Maracaibo

Pollo Sudado is a variation of our traditional Venezuelan stewed chicken, but it's much quicker and just as delicious. It's best to use chicken thighs, separated and with the skin and excess fat removed, since the bone adds great flavor to the sauce. For vegetables, use whatever you have on hand—I like my favorite trio: tomato, bell pepper, and onion, all cut into large pieces. Season the chicken with salt and annatto powder. Heat a pot WITHOUT OIL, and add the chicken so the annatto can color the pieces. Add all the vegetables, stir, add just a little water, and what I call the magic powders: oregano, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, some olives, and capers, then let it come to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and cover tightly for about 45 minutes. The sauce that results is incredibly delicious... The best part is you can just leave it alone during that time. Serve with white rice and salad as you like.

Pollo Sudado is a variation of our traditional Venezuelan stewed chicken, but it's much quicker and just as delicious. It's best to use chicken thighs, separated and with the skin and excess fat removed, since the bone adds great flavor to the sauce. For vegetables, use whatever you have on hand—I like my favorite trio: tomato, bell pepper, and onion, all cut into large pieces. Season the chicken with salt and annatto powder. Heat a pot WITHOUT OIL, and add the chicken so the annatto can color the pieces. Add all the vegetables, stir, add just a little water, and what I call the magic powders: oregano, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, some olives, and capers, then let it come to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and cover tightly for about 45 minutes. The sauce that results is incredibly delicious... The best part is you can just leave it alone during that time. Serve with white rice and salad as you like.

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Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado)

Veronica Djuro
Veronica Djuro @VeronicaDjuro
Maracaibo

Pollo Sudado is a variation of our traditional Venezuelan stewed chicken, but it's much quicker and just as delicious. It's best to use chicken thighs, separated and with the skin and excess fat removed, since the bone adds great flavor to the sauce. For vegetables, use whatever you have on hand—I like my favorite trio: tomato, bell pepper, and onion, all cut into large pieces. Season the chicken with salt and annatto powder. Heat a pot WITHOUT OIL, and add the chicken so the annatto can color the pieces. Add all the vegetables, stir, add just a little water, and what I call the magic powders: oregano, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, some olives, and capers, then let it come to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and cover tightly for about 45 minutes. The sauce that results is incredibly delicious... The best part is you can just leave it alone during that time. Serve with white rice and salad as you like.

Pollo Sudado is a variation of our traditional Venezuelan stewed chicken, but it's much quicker and just as delicious. It's best to use chicken thighs, separated and with the skin and excess fat removed, since the bone adds great flavor to the sauce. For vegetables, use whatever you have on hand—I like my favorite trio: tomato, bell pepper, and onion, all cut into large pieces. Season the chicken with salt and annatto powder. Heat a pot WITHOUT OIL, and add the chicken so the annatto can color the pieces. Add all the vegetables, stir, add just a little water, and what I call the magic powders: oregano, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, some olives, and capers, then let it come to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and cover tightly for about 45 minutes. The sauce that results is incredibly delicious... The best part is you can just leave it alone during that time. Serve with white rice and salad as you like.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings
  1. 4skinless chicken thighs, separated
  2. 2large Roma tomatoes
  3. 1large onion
  4. 1green bell pepper
  5. 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoonground cumin
  7. 1/2 teaspoondried oregano
  8. 1 1/2 teaspoonssalt
  9. 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  10. 2bay leaves
  11. 1/4 cupwater (60 ml)
  12. 2 tablespoonsannatto powder (achiote)
  13. 8pitted olives
  14. 1 tablespooncapers
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  1. 1

    Heat a large, deep skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Separate the chicken thighs, remove the skin and excess fat, and coat them well with the annatto (achiote) powder.

    A picture of step 2 of Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado).
  3. 3

    Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces one by one and let them cook without moving for about 3 minutes per side so the annatto colors the chicken. This adds both color and flavor. Once all the pieces are browned, set them aside.

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    A picture of step 3 of Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado).
  4. 4

    In the same pan, add all the vegetables cut into large pieces. There's no need to cut them small since they'll break down during cooking.

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    A picture of step 4 of Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado).
  5. 5

    Once the vegetables start to soften, add 1/4 cup water (60 ml) and use a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, especially from browning the chicken. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and mix well.

    A picture of step 5 of Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado).
  6. 6

    Add the spices, olives, and capers. Stir well, and when it starts to boil, cover tightly, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook undisturbed for about 30 minutes.

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    A picture of step 6 of Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado).
  7. 7

    After 30 minutes, check to make sure there's still some liquid and that the chicken is starting to come off the bone. If needed, add another 1/4 cup water (60 ml)—this depends on your pan and heat; I almost never need to add more water. Cover again and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

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    A picture of step 7 of Venezuelan Stewed Chicken (Pollo Sudado).
  8. 8

    When the time is up, turn off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve preferably with white rice. Fried plantains or a salad make great sides.

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Veronica Djuro @VeronicaDjuro
Published in the US on April 22, 2026 14:01
Maracaibo
Me encanta cocinar! Soy chef de mi familia. Cocinera no solamente por necesidad sino por afición. He ido aprendiendo que en este oficio, lo que mas importa es el instinto, cocinar con amor y creer en tu paladar. Nada mas gratificante que te digan “que rico”.Sígueme también en Instagram: @siyofuerachef
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