Vaca Frita De Pollo

We're making the Cuban staple, vaca frita de pollo in an Instant Pot. The process of making this shredded chicken dish is a labor of love.

This shredded chicken is a nutritious protein option for children.

Ingredients

STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 4

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Vaca Frita De Pollo

We're making the Cuban staple, vaca frita de pollo in an Instant Pot. The process of making this shredded chicken dish is a labor of love.

This shredded chicken is a nutritious protein option for children.

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Ingredients

– Chicken Breasts – Bay leaves – Salt – Sazon completa – Yellow Onions

STEP 1

Place the water, salt, bay leaf sazon completa and chicken breasts into your Instant Pot and set for 40 minutes.

STEP 2

Once the 40 minutes are up, release the steam and remove the beef from the pot. Reserve about ½ cup of the broth from the Instant Pot.

STEP 3

Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken meat to your desired size.

STEP 4

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of oil.

STEP 5

Once the oil is hot, add in your chicken, sliced onions and minced garlic. Baste the meat with ¼ cup of reserved broth while it's sautéing.

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