Rick Bayless Pollo al Oregano: Your New Go-To Weeknight Chicken Dinner

Is there anything better than a simple technique that yields big flavor? That's what's happening here with Pollo al Oregano, a Oaxacan-inspired dish that takes a handful of everyday ingredients and transforms it into a dinner worthy of your weeknight repertoire.
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  • @danielmason260
    @danielmason2602 жыл бұрын

    Rick I have always followed your shows for years on TV. My 1st wife was from Mexico, and your dishes remind me of her and her mom's dishes. I also love the fact that you seem so down to earth and dont seem to be too high and mighty like many of the stars on the food shows these day. Keep up the great dishes.

  • @Chichaa1414

    @Chichaa1414

    Жыл бұрын

    You miss that Latina huh

  • @Alexisslayer00

    @Alexisslayer00

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m your second wife and l don’t Iike that comment… we need to talk huh?

  • @danielmason260

    @danielmason260

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alexisslayer00 no we dont need to talk. My wife died 11 years ago from cancer And i dont care if you like the comment or not.

  • @emmgeevideo

    @emmgeevideo

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree about Rick's humility. Notice he doesn't call himself "chef"? That's my test for who to watch. If they call themselves "chef", I pass it by.

  • @DrG-pt1lz

    @DrG-pt1lz

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a chance to meet Rick in Todos Santos. He's really kind and down to earth.

  • @andilongmeadowfarm
    @andilongmeadowfarm2 жыл бұрын

    Rick, this is one of the most awesome chicken dishes I have ever made. I am an ol' farm cook and this blew me away. My husband is from Puerto Rico and thought this was one of the finest pollo dishes he has ever tasted. Thank you!

  • @java6727
    @java6727 Жыл бұрын

    So good! Made it with Salsa Mexicana and roasted potatoes with you habanero-mayo. Nomnom!

  • @treeleaf7808
    @treeleaf78082 жыл бұрын

    Rick, I grew up watching your show in the Chicago area. So happy to find you on KZread!! Your show was a highlight of the week for me and my siblings. We always enjoyed your enthusiasm and passion for Mexican food! Thank you for sharing it with the world!

  • @alejandranoriega6946
    @alejandranoriega6946 Жыл бұрын

    Se ve delicioso! Lo haré el fin de semana. Saludos!

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr6 ай бұрын

    Rick you are my hero in the cooking world. Mexican food is the greatest food in the world. iMO

  • @bjones9942
    @bjones99422 жыл бұрын

    I use the cooking liquid from my chicken to make congee. Quick and easy, and very very tasty!

  • @chrisandersen5635
    @chrisandersen56352 жыл бұрын

    😻😻😻 I have everything right now to make this deliciousness including the Mexican oregano. Ok Rick, thank you! That’s dinner sorted.

  • @j3annie1963
    @j3annie19632 жыл бұрын

    So simple and I can tell that it is going to be really flavorful. I like the addition of the bay leaves. Those really compliment the flavor of chicken and the Mexican Oregano. thanks!

  • @marclovelace
    @marclovelace Жыл бұрын

    Rick - I took your recipe for 8 thighs, cut it down to 4... kept the marinade the same, but grilled the thighs post-braise. Skin was bite-through and crispy. Family very happy. Served with arroz from traditional arroz con pollo and calabacitas (we are in ABQ, afterall). We'll do this again, for sure. Many thanks and kind regards. Keep the hits coming!

  • @jomica77
    @jomica772 жыл бұрын

    The one Bayless I really enjoy watching and listening to when it comes to cooking and food. And since the other Bayless thinks he knows what he's talking about when it comes to sports. Two polar opposite personalities, though one is akin to chewing aluminum foil as a habit to irk the living hell out of the masses. And his partner across the desk is more of a sidekick who plays on Skippy's tangents.

  • @51rwyatt
    @51rwyatt2 жыл бұрын

    Rick, I find your videos extremely inspiring. Can't say I've made everything, but I want to.

  • @kylemeyer4266
    @kylemeyer4266 Жыл бұрын

    This is similar to dishes my family from San Luis Potosi makes but we use a different oregano, I believe its a species of poliomentha. It goes in so many dishes we make but I've only had it brought from Mexico. The closest match would be the Oregano Indio sold by rancho gordo which has larger leaves.

  • @kylemeyer4266

    @kylemeyer4266

    Жыл бұрын

    We also often add calabacitas.

  • @antherthalmhersser7239
    @antherthalmhersser72392 жыл бұрын

    This is quickly becoming my go to channel

  • @robertrico7598
    @robertrico75982 жыл бұрын

    There are always chicken thighs in my freezer, new recipe is very welcomed! Thanks

  • @akitachow
    @akitachow2 жыл бұрын

    It's quite something how well oreganos go with chicken. Pollo al Mattone and Lemon Chicken with Oregano are two great examples from the Italian. I will try this with my Mexican oregano.

  • @13daniel1974

    @13daniel1974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lemon, garlic, oregano Greek Chicken is amazing, too.

  • @akitachow

    @akitachow

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@13daniel1974 Yes!!

  • @khanhlynguyen3197
    @khanhlynguyen3197 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, Chef Bayless! This was soooo delicious and my son ❤ it. Thank you

  • @johng6109
    @johng6109 Жыл бұрын

    Good shit Rick.

  • @gerifarrell2585
    @gerifarrell25852 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to go make this right now for dinner. So inspired by your recipes!!

  • @enchiladasmith014
    @enchiladasmith0142 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for tonight’s recipe! Looks fantastic!!!!

  • @jameshobbs
    @jameshobbs2 жыл бұрын

    Mexican oregano is critical to so many of my dishes.

  • @maribelboban9020
    @maribelboban90202 жыл бұрын

    This looks so good and so simple to make. Thanks Chef!

  • @ericcutler5463
    @ericcutler54632 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding and simple!

  • @cheddarmac7935
    @cheddarmac79352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this receipt!

  • @JohnnyDaines
    @JohnnyDaines2 жыл бұрын

    Looks incredible!

  • @Ifrankleon
    @Ifrankleon2 жыл бұрын

    Trying this over the weekend. Thanks!

  • @nathanshirley7168
    @nathanshirley71682 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding as usual Rick , 💯🔥👍🏼

  • @peggycavender8556
    @peggycavender8556 Жыл бұрын

    Make this almost every week. Love 💘

  • @gringo3009
    @gringo30092 жыл бұрын

    Going to try this! Looks great!

  • @merchadiaz9874
    @merchadiaz9874 Жыл бұрын

    I love that I came across your videos they are awesome. It's making me want to cook more than I have before ty sir.

  • @Bagooda
    @Bagooda2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chef!!

  • @13joeyyeo
    @13joeyyeo2 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, Rick !

  • @raysville7256
    @raysville72562 жыл бұрын

    Did not have any oregano at hand as I commonly substitute marjoram. Truly a wondrously flavorful dish, gracias!

  • @absoluteego
    @absoluteego2 жыл бұрын

    Rick Bayless: "I'm going to throw a few bay leaves in here." Me: " 😮

  • @pierreboredyoutoo

    @pierreboredyoutoo

    2 жыл бұрын

    More like Rick Bay-More amirite.

  • @seanbassett4817
    @seanbassett48173 жыл бұрын

    Wow - definitely trying this out!

  • @seanbassett4817

    @seanbassett4817

    2 жыл бұрын

    Since I first see this video I’ve made this dish 3-4 times. It’s great!

  • @hesitrescobos540
    @hesitrescobos5402 жыл бұрын

    Ok, manos a la obra, me gusta el sabor del orégano.

  • @bierbrauer11
    @bierbrauer112 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! I’ll have to give this a go as I just loaded up on thighs! Used your tip on microwaving potatoes before using in chorizo con papas this morning and it was killer! Reduced cooking time and finally achieved crispy potatoes exactly how I love them!

  • @mikecharles6767
    @mikecharles67677 ай бұрын

    What is Mexican Oregano Rick? Here in the UK I cannot ascertain for sure what herb it is! Mexican Oregano isn’t easy to buy here. Thank you 🙏

  • @doctor_del
    @doctor_del2 жыл бұрын

    This is a nice recipe but my go to weeknight chicken recipe is, lemon garlic oregano olive oil marinated chicken cut into chunks and grilled on skewers. It's just nice to grill

  • @rve420
    @rve4202 жыл бұрын

    Random question, what wattage is your microwave? I have a 1,250 watt oven and have to do minor timing or power adjustments since microwaves can vary a lot in wattage. It may not be a big deal with just blanching the garlic but I just like to know what I'm dealing with.

  • @emmgeevideo
    @emmgeevideo Жыл бұрын

    A meat thermometer would be the best way to check the chicken as it brazes. To me a meat thermometer is as essential as pots and pans in the kitchen.

  • @Sshooter444
    @Sshooter4446 ай бұрын

    What do you use the leftover brazing liquid for?

  • @jorgeposada91
    @jorgeposada912 жыл бұрын

    Is that olive oil something I can buy online? Very interested in Baja olive oil. Love the video!

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing2 жыл бұрын

    You think I missed it, but I caught you putting the olive oil cap on the Worcestershire bottle! ;) Seriously though, great looking dish, can't wait to try it out!

  • @maxlharris
    @maxlharris2 жыл бұрын

    I think I’m gonna do a version of this, but poach it on my smoker, and then do the fry stage on a griddle? How wrong could it go?

  • @justinheads5751
    @justinheads57512 жыл бұрын

    "I'm gonna throw a few bay leaves into this..." Well its not Bayless any more, now is it, sir? lol

  • @shirleeberman9131

    @shirleeberman9131

    2 жыл бұрын

    Had the exact same thought

  • @lizme8763
    @lizme87633 жыл бұрын

    Will be definitely cooking this very soon! Can we grill this? Just an idea for summer

  • @rickbayless

    @rickbayless

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can!

  • @bradcampbell624
    @bradcampbell6242 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing. However, I am definitely going to use those "pan sauce drippings" as a killer covering for some tremendous garlic bread! French bread, Italian bread, Potato bread, Wonder Bread (ha), it really doesn't matter. Thank you Chef

  • @leedoss6905
    @leedoss69052 жыл бұрын

    Mexican oregano is all I use.

  • @ameliascudiere7509
    @ameliascudiere75093 жыл бұрын

    suggestions on what to serve with this dish? accompaniments? (besides tortillas)

  • @rickbayless

    @rickbayless

    3 жыл бұрын

    some rice or frijoles refritos would be a good choice, but because it's not saucy, you could do something like calabacitas con crema

  • @JustinPast
    @JustinPast2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder which Whole Foods Rick shops at. LP?

  • @kellypatterson6425
    @kellypatterson6425 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Really delicious. I made this with a whole chicken I cut up and breasts were troublesome in height for the lid but everything came out great. Definitely make this. Btw. A whole head of (softneck, mild) garlic blanched as suggested is just fine, in case you’re scared.

  • @ameliascudiere7509
    @ameliascudiere75093 жыл бұрын

    I would like to substitute fresh oregano ( growing in my yard) or do you suggest I dry it first?

  • @rickbayless

    @rickbayless

    3 жыл бұрын

    you are probably growing Mediterranean oregano, which has a very different flavor and will be incredibly strong in this dish. Honestly, oregano (especially Mexican oregano) has a more balanced, mellow flavor once it is dried. I don't usually say that about herbs!

  • @qinshihuangdi
    @qinshihuangdi2 жыл бұрын

    Bayless? he just put bay right into the dish!?

  • @EchoSigma6
    @EchoSigma62 жыл бұрын

    This dish can also be Greek I suppose? Nice summer dish.

  • @america6068
    @america60682 жыл бұрын

    El gringo sabe cocinar

  • @shelleynicholls
    @shelleynicholls2 жыл бұрын

    I so wish you would show us yourself taking a taste at the end of each recipe. Most chefs do this and I really enjoy seeing them take a taste at the end.

  • @selfscience
    @selfscience2 жыл бұрын

    Would you be so kind to explain what is the umami flavor? How can I be familiar with it?

  • @biggrocc19

    @biggrocc19

    2 жыл бұрын

    soy sauce is a very common food that is packed with umami

  • @FenderFingers72
    @FenderFingers722 жыл бұрын

    I took to poaching water and reduced it and mixed in some Mexican crema.

  • @drewmalone
    @drewmalone2 жыл бұрын

    I have a lot of Puerto Rican oregano in my backyard, would using that work?

  • @787310

    @787310

    2 жыл бұрын

    No that will blow up your kitchen

  • @teridacktaljones4553
    @teridacktaljones4553 Жыл бұрын

    🐔

  • @davidlawson4281
    @davidlawson42812 жыл бұрын

    Question! Would you travel to Mexico now? I drove from Missouri to Mexico City in 1982. I wouldn’t do it now.

  • @luluc.5820
    @luluc.58202 жыл бұрын

    😍😍🥰🥰👏👏👏🤤

  • @jericolantz4778
    @jericolantz4778 Жыл бұрын

    Hahahah I bought a 12" pizza sheet pan for a cast iron lid

  • @13daniel1974
    @13daniel19742 жыл бұрын

    I will say that W sauce is actually the Western Fish Sauce...not soy

  • @Chichaa1414
    @Chichaa1414 Жыл бұрын

    Came here after skip podcast

  • @Therocksteadycrew1

    @Therocksteadycrew1

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this guy like 20 plus years ago traveling through Mexico 🇲🇽 and cooking and I just found out he’s skips brother amazing! I hope he brings skip on one of his cooking shows I think that will be cool.

  • @jarrodmartin3630
    @jarrodmartin36302 жыл бұрын

    Oh, no! He WASHED the cast iron! How dare he? 😆

  • @ZippityDont

    @ZippityDont

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can wash cast iron. No soap though. (Only sometimes)

  • @afarro
    @afarro Жыл бұрын

    Do you have any issues using paper towels on hot food items? If you look closely they often leave a lot of small paper debris on the food if you use them to dry foods. I prefer using parchment papers to dry foods .. not as effective but seem safer to me .. any comments ?

  • @thomasintrieri4829
    @thomasintrieri4829 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Rick - I notice your salsas that I have been buying for years are now incredibly watered down. Do you have a video showing us how to cut our costs in half and make a salsa half as good? Do you have a gambling debt we should know about? I guess you are so busy doing videos that your Quality Control has slipped. I have been following you for 30 years starting in Chicago. I cannot believe that you have changed your product just to make extra dollars. It is a sign of the times. I am just surprised that you would do this. I will be posting this on every one of you videos until you come clean. You present yourself as a good and honest person with a lot of passion. Is it possible this is only a facade?

  • @riograul2043
    @riograul20432 жыл бұрын

    Mexican cooks really have a bottle of lou and Perrins sitting around? 😅

  • @damon1717
    @damon17172 жыл бұрын

    Why would you contaminate your salt container before washing your hands of chicken juices? Scary!

  • @kdmdlo
    @kdmdlo2 жыл бұрын

    Rick ... you're killing me, brother! You just handled raw chicken and then, after mildly wiping your fingers, you stick them in the salt. Dear Lord, please don't do that! Please wash your hands after handling raw poultry.