Pollo Guisado

Makes 6 servings
1/2 ................cup sofrito (recipe below)
2....................bay leaves
1 ...................envolpe Goya Sazon with coriander and annatto
1 ...................teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 ...................broiler/ fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds) cut up
3 ...................tablespoons  canola oil
2 ...................medium potatoes , peeled and cubed
1/2 ................cup water
1/2 ................cup tomato sauce
1)     In a large  resealable plastic bag  , combine  the first four ingredients  . Add the  chicken  , seal bag and turn  to coat . Refrigerate  for at least  8 hours or overnight .
2)      In a large  nonstick skillet  , brown chicken  in oil . Stir in the potatoes  , water and tomato sauce . Bring to a boil  ; cover and simmer  for 45 to 60 minutes  or until chicken is tender . Add additional water if necessary . Discard bay leaves befor serving .
TO MAKE SOFRITO :
Separate  and peel garlic cloves  from 1 whole bulb . Place  garlic and 1 quartered green pepper , 1 quartered onion , 1/2 cup fresh cilantro  leaves  and 1 plum tomato  in a food process until finely chopped . Use  immediately or refrigerate  for up to 1 week  . May also be frozen in small portions in resealable  freezer bags  for up to one month .   Makes 2 cups .
Note : Look for Goya Sazon , a seasoning blend  , in the international foods section .
Heart Healthy