Panamitos de frijoles con pollo: delicioso y fácil (Video)

This is our recipe for Panamitos beans with chicken, easy, nutritious and perfect for the week's menu.

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This exquisite dish combines the tenderness of beans with the unique flavor of chicken, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. The base of this recipe is beans, which are slowly cooked with seasonings such as salt, pepper, and cumin. They are accompanied by tender pieces of chicken, cooked in a mildly spicy sauce. Panamito beans contain minerals such as potassium, iron, selenium, molybdenum, and folic acid, making them a highly nutritious food. Furthermore, they help lower cholesterol and are effective against anemia.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Soak the bread rolls for 12 hours.
• Change the water and cook them with a bay leaf for about 50 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
• Cut the chicken into medium-sized cubes.
• In a frying pan, sear the chicken pieces with salt. Remove the chicken and set aside.
• In the same pan, place the finely chopped onion.
• When the onion has become translucent, add the chopped garlic and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
• Return the chicken to the pan and finish cooking. Ideally, cover to retain the juices.
• After about 5 minutes, add the mixture from the pan to the pot with the panamitos.
• Stir well and let it cook for about 10 more minutes.
• Serve with rice and accompany with avocado, lettuce and tomato salad.

What is a panamito bean?

The Panamito bean is a small, oval, cream-colored legume that originates from northern Peru. It is a highly valued food and is consumed daily by many Peruvian families.

How long do you soak panamito beans?

It should be soaked for 12 hours.

What are the benefits of the panamito bean?

Panamito beans contain B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and iron. Consuming them strengthens the immune system, reduces cholesterol, and improves digestion.