Family Uruguayan Pan-Fried Chicken Bake

Assemble the ingredients: chicken, bell pepper, bay leaf, cumin, flour, tomato, olive oil.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chicken and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Uruguayan flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Uruguayan accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.