Slow-Cooker Peanut-Achiote Chicken & Vegetables
This satisfying dish has a depth of flavor that belies its short ingredient list. Sazón seasoning typically includes coriander, cumin and oregano—look for one that also has achiote (annatto). The ground seeds of the evergreen Bixa orellana shrub, achiote gives the dish a bright orange hue. These blends, along with jarred sofrito, can be found with other Latin ingredients at most grocery stores.
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Ingredients
Directions
To make ahead
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Equipment
6-qt. slow cooker
Tip
As mirepoix is to French cuisine or the holy trinity is to Cajun dishes, a sofrito is the backbone of many Spanish, Latin American and Portuguese recipes. This blend of onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic is slowly cooked in oil until the mixture is meltingly tender. There are several good, jarred store-bought options we like—Matiz Paella Sofrito and Badia Spanish Sofrito are our two top picks—which can be found with other Latin ingredients.