Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic , peeled
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns (or 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper)
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- 3 to 3 1/2 - pound roasting chicken , cut into 10 pieces (breasts cut in half across the width)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar , optional
- 3 1/2 cups (875ml) chicken stock (or water)
- 1 medium yellow onion , peeled and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups or 170 g )
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 packets ( 3 teaspoons ) sazón con achiote y culantro
- 2 teaspoons adobo con pimienta , plus more to taste
- 3 russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 5 cups or 745 g )
- 3 large carrots , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 3 cups or 295 g )
- 1/2 cup ( 125 g ) recaito (or sofrito )
- 1 ( 8 - ounce ) can tomato sauce
- 8 manzanilla olives stuffed with pimentos
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Steamed white rice , for serving
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