Chicken Mechado

Ingredients for Chicken Mechado

• 2 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1 Knorr Chicken Cube
• 2 potatoes, sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 lemon, zested
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1 cup water
• 3 laurel leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Chicken Mechado

1. 1.Heat oil over medium heat; fry potatoes for 3 minutes per side, then remove.
2. 2.Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
3. 3.Stir in soy sauce for 1 minute, then add tomato sauce and water; bring to a boil.
4. 4.Add Knorr Chicken Cube and laurel leaves. Cover and simmer on very low heat for 40 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in lemon zest and bell pepper for 3 minutes, then add sugar and potatoes for 2 minutes. Season and serve with rice.