Village Panamanian Slow-Cooked Chicken Porridge

Assemble the ingredients: chicken, coriander, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, black pepper, chili.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chicken and cook until slow-cooked.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Panamanian 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 Panamanian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.