Ingredients

  • 1 (4-pound) chicken
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Spanish onions, julienne
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienne
  • 1 green bell pepper, julienne
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
  • 3 ounces Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 ounces chipotle sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Method

  • For the Chicken Tamarillo:
  • Place whole chicken in stockpot and cover with water.
  • Bring to boil, over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken to cutting board.
  • Strain and reserve stock.
  • Remove skin and discard.
  • Shred the meat by pulling apart with your hands.
  • Heat olive oil on medium heat in rondo or large high sided skillet) and saute onions for 10 minutes.
  • Add peppers and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Crush tomatoes with hands and add to skillet along with the juice from the can.
  • Add the reserved chicken stock and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle sauce, oregano, adobo, salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Fold in cilantro before serving.
  • Serve with rice, beans, shredded cheese, and fried sweet plantains, if desired.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
  • The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.