Panama Chicken

Panama Chicken is a comfort food made by my grandpa when he felt like he missed home in Panama. This dish takes a lot of time in preparation, but my grandma would help him make it to perfection!

Recipe: 

Ingredients (Serves 8)

• 12 chicken legs

• 2 to 3 star anise pieces

• 2 pieces cinnamon

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 dried nutmeg peel

• 4 yellow onions 

• 2 to 3 red hot habanero pepper

• 1 bunch cilantro

• 2 teaspoons blended cumin

• ½ teaspoon turmeric

• red pepper (according to spice level)

• 1 carton chicken broth

• 1 orange Goya packet

• 2 to 3 culantro leaves

• 2 small cans tomato sauce

• 4 teaspoon ginger

• 2 teaspoons Chicken Karsan Ghela Masala (packet)

• 2 teaspoon garlic

• half a pack split pigeon peas 

• 1 quart water

Method:

1. Set stove to low heat

2. Add star anise, cinnamon, dried nutmeg peel, and bay leaves sauté in oil

3. Then blend onion and habanero pepper and add into sauté oil.

4. Simmer until the onion is pretty much melted.

5. Add blended cilantro, split pigeon peas, blended cumin, turmeric, and red pepper.

6. Add all of the chicken broth and goya packet

7. Add culantro and tomato sauce

8. Add masala, ginger, and garlic 

9. Then add 1 quart water 

10. Add the chicken and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Then finally, cut culantro

Preparation time:

• 1-2 hours low heat 

Serving Instruction:

• Serve immediately

Nutritional Facts:

Calories: 150-250 calories

Protein: 15-25 grams

Carbohydrates: 5-10 grams

Fat: 8-15 grams