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Recipes using chicken

Paella Valenciana – Spanish Rice with Chicken and Chorizo

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Paella Valenciana – Spanish Rice with Chicken & Chorizo

Great any time of year, this savory Spanish classic of yellow rice is chock full of chicken and chorizo and seasoned with Old Havana Foods Spanish Style Chorizo and Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chorizo, Sofrito, Stovetop
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into1 to 1½ inch thick pieces
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred, from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 4 ounces Dry, light white wine, sauvignon blanc, rose and pinot grigio are good options
  • 1/2 Cup Sweet peas (petit pois) if using canned drain and reserve peas and liquid separately
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper, more to taste
  • 1 pinch Saffron, crumbled optional
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 link Old Havana Foods Spanish Style Chorizo Sausage (optional) sliced into rounds 1/4" thick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a 4 to 6 quart stockpot over medium high heat until shimmering, add olive oil and chicken. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • To same stockpot add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, chicken broth, lime juice, wine, liquid from peas, black pepper, saffron (if using) and rice to stockpot.
  • Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring after 5 and 10 minutes.
  • If using fresh or frozen peas add all of them at the 10 minute mark stirring well to spread throughout, if including our Spanish Style Chorizo add the sliced rounds now. Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. If using canned peas add ½ of them now, stirring gently to combine. Cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes. Top with remaining peas. Serve.

Mild or Fiery Chili Cubano – Meaty or Vegan

Beefy Chili Cubano from Old Havana Foods
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Mild or Fiery Chili Cubano (Meaty or Vegan)

Using our Chili Cubano Original Recipe or Fiery Hot Chili Cubano you can have hearty chili in under 15 minutes – with meat or without!
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Beef, Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Chili, Stovetop, Vegan
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Beef, chicken, turkey or tofu
  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano Original Recipe
  • OR CHOOSE
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano (for a spicy version)
  • 2 – 15 oz cans Black Beans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown ground meat until no longer pink, breaking up pieces of meat with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano Original Recipe (or Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano for a spicy version) and if you like black beans (do not drain beans), stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until bubbly – about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve in bowls with optional garnishes and tortilla chips.

Lightning Quick Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos from Old Havana Foods
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Lightning Quick Chicken Tacos

Combine rotisserie chicken with our cooking sauce for quick and tasty tacos!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Chili Cubano, Tacos
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Fully cooked, rotisserie chicken
  • 12 oz Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe (for a more savory, rich flavor)
  • OR
  • 16 oz Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano (for a lighter flavor)
  • OR
  • 12 oz Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano (for a spicy hot flavor)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 to 12 Corn or flour tortillas, taco size

Optional

  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

  • Pull rotisserie chicken meat off bones and pull apart into large bite sized pieces and place in medium size bowl. Discard chicken bones and fatty skin.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito or Chili Cubano or Fiery Hot Chili Cubano to chicken pieces and stir to coat well. Heat in sauté pan and over medium low until bubbly and heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Could also be heated:
  • in microwave about 4 to 6 minutes on high, stirring every 2 minutes
  • or in slow cooker on high setting for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes

Arroz con Pollo (Spanish Chicken with Rice)

Spanish Chicken and Rice Arroz con Pollo from Old Havana Foods
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Arroz con Pollo (Spanish Chicken with Rice)

Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Sofrito
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into large chunks
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 12 ounces Light bodied beer (do not use an IPA, too bitter) split into 8 oz and 4 oz
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 6 ounces Sweet peas (petit pois) drained, reserve peas and liquid separately
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pinch Saffron optional

Instructions

  • Lightly season chicken with pepper. Heat a large pot over high heat until hot.  Add olive oil to pot and swirl to coat bottom. Add the chicken pieces, (skin side down if using bone-in.) Brown about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally or turning whole pieces after 4 minutes.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe to pot, stir well to coat chicken with sofrito. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken broth, 8 ounces beer (or additional chicken broth), lime juice, liquid from peas, rice, and saffron if using, to stockpot. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Add remaining 4 ounces of beer (or chicken stock) and drained peas. Stir well to combine, cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste. If large, cut bone-in chicken pieces in half. For a typical Cuban presentation, serve Arroz con Pollo topped with roasted red pepper strips and asparagus.

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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

Plate of Kung Pao made with Old Havana Sofrito
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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

East meets West in this super simple riff on a Chinese classic. Old Havana Foods Sofrito plus hoisin and your favorite protein and veggies combine for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Sofrito, Stir-fry, Tofu
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Vegetable oil we prefer peanut oil
  • 2 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound your favorite protein chicken, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, hoisin sauce, water and crushed red pepper if using, until well combined.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté zucchini over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and red peppers sautéing 5 minutes and then setting aside. Repeat with remaining oil and protein sautéing approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until raw meat is cooked through.
  • Return sauteed zucchini and peppers to pan and combine with the cooked protein. Reduce heat to medium. Add sofrito-hoisin mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces. Heat through until bubbly.
  • Top with peanuts if using. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

sweet & Zesty Pulled Pork from Old Havana Foods
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Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Fully cooked pulled pork or chicken combined with Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce great as in in a sandwich or tacos.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Total Time8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pork

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Fully cooked pork or chicken, pulled or shredded
  • 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce (more to taste)

Instructions

  • Combine meat and 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce in a microwave safe bowl or a medium saucepan and stir until well combined.
  • Heat until bubbly and heated through, or until temperature reaches 150°F.
  • Serve on buns as a sandwich or on a salad or as an entrée with sides of beans and cole slaw.

Notes

Any precooked, shredded meat could be used.

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore from Old Havana Foods
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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken, olives and Chili Cubano combine for an easy slow cooker version of this classic Italian dish.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Chili Cubano, Slow cooker
Servings: 2 to 3 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Dry white wine
  • 16 oz Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano
  • 1½ teaspoons Chopped, fresh rosemary
  • 2 pounds Chicken, bone in, skin removed 3.5 to 4 pounds total
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Flour (2 teaspoons corn starch can be used to make gluten free)
  • 1 large Carrots, chopped
  • ¼ cup Pitted, drained kalamata olives
  • 2 Tablespoons Drained capers

Instructions

  • Add white wine, Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano and rosemary to slow cooker vessel, mix to combine.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with flour (or cornstarch). Place chicken into slow cooker and top with some of the Chili Cubano-wine mixture.
  • Add carrots, olives and caper on top of chicken. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high heat (or 8 hours on low) until chicken is tender, spooning sauce over chicken every hour.
  • Serve chicken with sauce over cooked rice, couscous, pasta or quinoa.

Creole Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya from Old Havana Foods
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Creole Jambalaya

Flavor straight from New Orleans! Savory Creole Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Sausage, Shrimp, Sofrito
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into large chunks
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • ½ cup Sweet peas (petit pois) drained, reserve peas and liquid separately
  • 3 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 12 ounces Light bodied beer (do not use an IPA or bitter) split into 8 oz and 4 oz
  • 1¼ cups Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pinch Saffron optional
  • 6 ounces Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 6 ounces Fully cooked, sliced sausage Andouille is recommended for authentic Creole Jambalaya

Instructions

  • Lightly season chicken with pepper. Heat a large pot over high heat until hot.  Add olive oil to pot and swirl to coat bottom. Add the chicken pieces, (skin side down if using bone-in.) Brown about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally or turning whole pieces after 4 minutes.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe to pot, stir well to coat chicken with sofrito. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1½ cups chicken broth, 8 ounces beer (or additional chicken broth) lime juice, liquid from peas, rice (and saffron if using) to stockpot. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • During last five minutes of cooking add shrimp and sausage.
  • Turn off heat. Add remaining 4 ounces of beer (or chicken stock) and drained peas. Stir well to combine, cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste. If large, cut bone-in chicken pieces in half.

Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken

Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken from Old Havana Foods
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Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken

Creamy coconut milk and tart Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade combine for a delicious twist.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Keto, Latin
Keyword: Chicken, Coconut milk, Grill, Lime, Low-carb
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Mojo – Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 3/4 cup Full fat coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds Chicken pieces (boneless, skinless chicken thighs are best)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Mix Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, coconut milk, sugar, ginger and red pepper (if using) in a glass or stainless steel bowl or plastic bag. Mix well to combine.
  • Place chicken in marinade and toss well to coat. Marinate as few as 30 minutes for small pieces or overnight for larger pieces.
  • Remove chicken from marinade wiping as much marinade off of chicken and reserving. Place reserved marinade in small saucepan and cook over low heat until simmering, stir and simmer on very low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile grill chicken until thoroughly cooked and no pink juices flow when pierced, approximately 150°F for breast meat, 175 to 180°F for legs and thighs. Allow chicken to rest at least 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • OPTIONAL – brush on Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ Sauce during last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve with additional sauce for dipping.

Notes

Serve with cooked marinade and fully cooked white rice or use cauliflower “rice” for a low-carb (Keto friendly) version. Approximately 1/6 of the recipe contains:
305 calories, 14 g fat, 38 g protein, 7 g carbs.
Nutrition was calculated using Living Cookbook V 1.5, and USDA nutrition data for 2.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, raw. Feel free to make your own calculations.

Mojo Meat, Seafood and Poultry

Mojo Chicken from Old Havana Foods
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Mojo Meat, Seafood, or Poultry

Marinate your favorite meat, seafood or poultry with three tablespoons of Mojo Marinade per pound of raw protein. No additional ingredients necessary! Thin cuts can be marinated just a few minutes, thicker pieces can be marinated up to 48 hours. Your favorite protein plus Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade is the easiest two ingredient dish you’ll ever make!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin
Keyword: Broil, Chicken, Grill, Mojo, Panfry, Roast
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds Meat, fish or poultry pieces
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place meat in glass or stainless steel bowl or plastic bag, add Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade and toss well to coat. Marinate as few as 30 minutes for small pieces or overnight for larger pieces.
  • When ready to cook add oil and toss to coat.
  • Grill, broil, roast or fry to desired level of doneness. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • Serve with fully prepared black beans, rice and sweet ripe plantains for an authentic Cuban meal.
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