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Name: Authentic Mexican Cazuela de Pollo (Chicken Cazuela)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs), cut into 8 pieces; 2 lbs clay pot (traditional cazuela); 6 cups water; 1 large white onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 chayote squash, peeled, seeded, and quartered; 2 ears corn, shucked and cut into thirds; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish); Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 serrano pepper, whole (optional, for mild heat); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Cazuela

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

A traditional Mexican clay pot used for cooking stews and soups.

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traditional

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