Pollo a la Valentina

tomatojalapenochicken

Pollo a la Valentina

Pollo a la Valentina

Recipe Yield

4 to 5 servings

Cooking time

45 minutes

Rate this recipe

4.75 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 4-5 pound chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 half of a white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 4 to 5 large potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • pounds ripe tomatoes
  • teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons brine from the pickled jalapeños
  • 5 tablespoons safflower oil divided
  • 1 head romaine lettuce leaves rinsed and dried, thinly sliced
  • 4 to 6 radishes halved, thinly sliced
  • Pickled jalapeños and carrots
  • Bolillos or birotes, homemade or store bought, to serve

To Prepare

  • In a large pot, place the chicken pieces, along with the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and 2 teaspoons of the salt, and cover with water. Set over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce to medium heat, add the cubed potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through and the potatoes are soft. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken into a strainer and let cool. Transfer the cubed potatoes into another strainer and let cool.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the tomatoes and cover with water. Set over medium-high heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until completely cooked and soft. Transfer the tomatoes to the jar of a blender along with the oregano, pickled jalapeño brine, and the remaining teaspoon of salt and puree until smooth.
  • Rinse and wipe dry the same saucepan used for the tomatoes and set over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, once hot, add the pureed tomato sauce and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until darkened in color and thickened in consistency. Scrape onto a bowl.
  • In a large non-stick saute pan set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Once hot, dunk the potatoes into the tomato sauce, then place in the saute pan and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until crisped and browned. Scrape onto a large platter and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the saute pan, and one by one, dunk the chicken pieces into the tomato sauce, then add to the saute pan. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, flipping as need be, until completely crisped and browned. Place on the same platter as the potatoes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, pour in the remaining tomato sauce and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, while it bubbles and thickens. Pour the thickened tomato sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Serve with the potatoes, shredded lettuce, radishes and pickled jalapeños. Bring bolillos or birotes to the table to eat along with the chicken, sides and garnishes.

Comments

68comments inPollo a la Valentina

  1. M Hernandez

    Mar 17

    Pati, my husband and I discovered your show this weekend on Tastemade and I am hooked! I cannot wait to try this recipe. I have been dreaming about it since I watched you make it! I hope it turns out as delicious as yours looked! So happy to have found your site and cannot wait to watch more episodes and cook along side you! Thank you 💗

    1. Pati Jinich

      Mar 18

      SO happy to hear you guys found me, yay!!!!!

  2. Rosa

    Jan 26

    This dish looks so good Pati!!!!! I’m going to make it for my daddy, he saw this on tv and he wants me to try and make it. He is 93 years old but still has a great appetite!! lol!! I know it won’t come out like yours but I will try. Thanks Pati!!!!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Jan 27

      You will do great Rosa, thanks so much for following, big hugs to you and your dad!

  3. David

    Jul 25

    I just watched the episode where you cooked this, it looks delicious and something I want to try at home.
    Thank you

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 04

      My pleasure David, let me know how it comes out!

  4. Lupe

    Feb 27

    Regarding chicken tamales, I’m from Jalisco, and we don’t put all those ingredients into the chicken.
    Perhaps this is your own version. They must be delicious, but not authentic.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Mar 13

      Thanks for your comment Lupe, un abrazo!

  5. jo smith

    Feb 19

    First, love your cooking and baking and only made two of your recipes so far and should be ashamed since I’ve watched you since you were on Paula’s FN show and discovered you on PBS. I only made Crema de Coco which was only for myself since I didn’t bring a batch to anyone and also Baked Egg Casserole which I didn’t taste but dropped it off at my sons’ house and one said it was good. I was impressed tp hear about Lali in your email and wish i knew the details of her journey to Mexico and what a sad but happy story, Love Jo

    1. Pati Jinich

      Mar 08

      Thanks so much for your sweet message Jo 😉

  6. Anonymous

    Feb 17

    Hello Pati!! I make a lots of your recipes you are the best,
    Love your show
    I recommend to all the people I know,

    Thank you

    1. Pati Jinich

      Mar 09

      Thanks to you for spreading the love!

  7. Anna

    Sep 18

    Hi, pati,
    Love your show! I can’t wait to make this recipe, it looks so delicious.
    Could you please tell me how to pickle the jalapeños.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 26

      So glad you have been tuning in Anna! Here is my basic recipe for pickled jalapenos, enjoy! http://patijinich.com/pickling_jalapenos/

  8. Luci - Everett, WA

    Aug 20

    My son couldnt stop saying, “This is really good, Mom!” I served it with the Arroz con poblanos y elote. My CEO and his daughter enjoyed it also! Abrazos, Pati <3

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 05

      Haha, so happy everyone approved Lucy, yay!

  9. Magaly M (WA State)

    Jul 02

    Just made this for my family! It was amazing and they loved it and kept going back for more! I also made the rice with corn and poblano peppers which was a hit!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Jul 20

      So glad your family enjoy this meal Magaly, hugs to all!

  10. lety benavides

    Jul 02

    what is the name of the rice you cooked on the show with this meal? i caught half the show.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Jul 18

      The recipe is Rice with Poblanos and Corn, here it is for you Lety 🙂 http://patijinich.com/rice-with-poblanos-and-corn/

  11. Anonymous

    Jul 02

    love it

    1. Pati Jinich

      Jul 18

      Happy to hear!

  12. Christina

    Jun 28

    Hi, was this boneless, skinless chicken you used? And also, what type of chicken was used thigh, legs?

    1. Pati Jinich

      Jul 18

      Hola Christina, this was one full chicken, 4 to 5 pounds, all the pieces were bone in 😉

  13. janicemturner3@yahoo.com

    Mar 15

    Thank You

    1. Pati Jinich

      Mar 15

      My pleasure!

  14. Maria Lisi

    Mar 12

    Watching you now make this dish! I can’t wait to try it. Also watched you this morning on the kitchen your cake looked amazing😊

    1. Pati Jinich

      Mar 15

      Thanks so much for tuning in Maria, un abrazo!

  15. Katherine M. Ethridge

    Jan 29

    Love it.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Feb 08

      🙂

  16. SJ Wickwire

    Jan 09

    Muy delicioso! Made this for Sunday dinner for me and my sisters. Also, made your Corn Poblano Rice. And served it with lettuce and radishes. Muchas gracias! We all will make it again.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Feb 04

      Thanks to you guys! So glad you enjoyed these recipes 😉

  17. Sandi

    Jan 09

    Pati, I made both the chicken and the rice from your show for dinner tonight. My fiercest critic (my 15 year old son) LOVED IT! My claim to fame is that I can’t make rice. Well, now I can and it’s sooo good! Thank you for the recipe and the recent focus on the foods of Jalisco.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Feb 04

      So glad to read this Sandi, happy the teenager approved, yay!

  18. Ally

    Dec 26

    Pati, I love your show. It makes me sooo hungry. This recipe sounds marvelous and I plan to make it soon!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Dec 26

      Enjoy it Ally, un abrazo!

  19. Sandra y Jim Gutierrez

    Dec 25

    Watching you now, with my husband
    It looks so good , easy, I happen to have the ingredients in casa. I loved loved your
    Specials.. your perfect for the interviews
    Mixing it with people, country, life and how it effects with food! Hope more will come in the new year2022!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Dec 26

      Thanks so much for all the kindness Sandra and Jim, abrazos!

  20. Norma M. Duran

    Dec 11

    Just saw this episode this weekend. Can’t wait to try it. I love watching your show. Your instructions are so easy to follow. God Bless you

    1. Pati Jinich

      Dec 27

      Gracias Norma, how did the chicken come out?

  21. Maria

    Nov 01

    Delicious meal! Thank you for sharing this recipe, my friends and family love this dish

    1. Pati Jinich

      Jan 02

      My pleasure Maria, love to hear everyone enjoyed it, abrazos to all!

  22. Elena - San Diego,CA

    Oct 10

    Sounds so good! Plan to make it for my family soon along with the rice and poblano chiles. Thank you Pati! I’ve made a fews dishes from your recipes and love them!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 12

      Thanks to you Elena! Let me know how you like the chicken and rice when you make them 🙂

  23. Rebecca

    Oct 07

    I made this for dinner tonight. It is soooo good. We both loved the potatoes and sauce. The chicken is good, too but I cooked my too long. I used one boneless breast since it is just the two of us. So I should have reduced the cooking time. And the tomato sauce could be used for so many other recipes. I had a little left over and will use it tomorrow for breakfast.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 12

      So glad you liked this new recipe Rebecca! Let me know how you used your left over sauce for breakfast 🙂

  24. Martha E Munguia

    Oct 06

    Made this for dinner! The chicken was juicy, the sauce was wonderful. The garnishes was made into a salad. The pickles carrots and jalapeno with radishes, romaine and avocado was delicious. My daughter chopped her chicken and sauce and added with the veggies it was awesome. We also made the rice with corn and poblano. It was heaven!!!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 12

      Yay, so glad you and your daughter enjoyed this, gracias!

  25. Juancito, Oakland

    Oct 01

    I believe the broadcast recipe included allspice. Mas sabroso y mas nutritivo asi!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 05

      🙂

  26. Nancy, Central Oregon

    Sep 28

    Watching you cook is like resting in a sunbeam. So cheerful, delightful and inspiring. ¡Salud!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 28

      Aw, thanks for the sweet words Nancy.

      1. Anonymous

        Sep 29

        I am planning to make this today after catching the episode over the weekend. Does it matter what type of potato is used?Do you have a suggestion? I was thinking Yukon gold so they hold their shape. Cannot wait to enjoy this with the corn poblano rice tonight!

        1. Pati Jinich

          Oct 05

          Yukon are a great option! Let me know how was your dinner 🙂

      2. Nancy, Central Oregon

        Sep 29

        Inspired to make both the Pollo and Arroz last night after catching OPB midday. Tasty!! My Mom, 87 years young, loved it, too.

        (I couldn’t find good fresh tomatoes at the grocery, so I substituted good Italian canned Romas.)

        1. Pati Jinich

          Oct 05

          So glad to read you and your Mom liked this recipe Nancy, hugs to both of you!

  27. Patty

    Sep 28

    Me encanta tu show
    I am going to make this pollo today
    Gracias

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 28

      Espero que te haya gustado Patty, gracias a ti!

  28. Charlie

    Sep 28

    At first it sounded easy to do, but it got a bit complicated with the separation of the sauce and the dipping of the chicken and potatoes. I’m going to try to simplify the method and hope for the best! (If it’s possible can the recipe proportions be given for the original but with adjustments for larger or smaller amounts? I live by myself and it’s really difficult to cook for one even if I use mathematics and divide everything down from the original recipes. ¡Muchas gracias!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 05

      Thanks for the suggestion Charlie, will pass it on to my team. Gracias a ti 😉

  29. Cindy

    Sep 28

    Can’t wait to try this!!! You are the one to beat for all Mexican recipes 🥰.

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 28

      Awwww, thanks so much Cindy!

  30. Laurie Williams

    Sep 27

    Pati,

    I saw this on your show recently! I knew right away that I wanted to make this!

    1. Pati Jinich

      Sep 27

      I hope you’ll like it Laurie!

  31. Carmen Alvarez

    Sep 21

    Super rica la receta y facil de hacer

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 05

      Que bueno que te gusto Carmen, un abrazo!

  32. Veronica aguilar

    Sep 20

    I’m cooking this tonight i seen one of your episodes on create t.v on Sunday

    1. Pati Jinich

      Oct 04

      I hope you liked it Veronica 😉

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.