Cuban-Inspired Slow Cooker Salsa Criolla Chicken

A few months ago my husband and I went to Miami for vacation. I lived in Miami while in college and that’s when I fell in love with Cuban food, but my husband has never had any.

I just had to find a great Cuban restaurant, so he could see what he’s missing. We went to Puerto Sagua in South Beach and it was amazing. He had the Cuban sandwich and I had the roasted chicken. It was so delicious!

I knew that no matter how hard I tried I would never be able to duplicate how good it tasted. I decided instead of roasting the chicken to pop it into my slow cooker. I used the same flavors as the roasted chicken and it came out fantastic. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Salsa Criolla Chicken

Ingredients

• 26 Oz. Cornish Game Hen
• 2 Cups Tomato Sauce
• 1 ½ Cups Water
• 1 Tbsp. Cumin Powder
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
• 3 Tsp. Lime Juice
• 2 Tsp. Oregano Leaves
• 1 ½ Tsp. Salt
• 3 Bay Leaves
• 1 Garlic Clove Peeled, Chopped
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced

Instructions

1. Remove skin from hen.
2. In the slow cooker, mix all ingredients, except the hen.
3. Once mixed, place hen into slow cooker.
4. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
5. Serve with black beans and rice.