Pollo guisado

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs of chicken cut into small pieces
 * 2 lemons cut into halves
 * 2 green bell peppers
 * 1/2 cup of chopped celery
 * 1 small red onion chopped into small cubes
 * 4 plum tomatoes cut into 4 quarters
 * 2 tablespoons of oil
 * 1/8 cup of seedless olives sliced (optional)
 * 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce
 * 1/2 teaspoon of mashed garlic
 * 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
 * a pinch of oregano
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) In a bowl mix the chicken, oregano, onion, celery, tomatoes, a pinch of salt and garlic.
 * 2) Marinate for 30 minutes.
 * 3) In a pot heat up the oil, add the sugar and let the sugar heat up until it becomes dark brown.
 * 4) Add the chicken (reserve vegetables and herbs) and sauté until the meat is light brown.
 * 5) Add 2 tablespoons of water.
 * 6) Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meat is tender adjusting water when necessary.
 * 7) Add the remaining ingredients (except tomato paste), cover and and simmer until they are tender, adjust water if necessary.
 * 8) Add tomato paste and half a cup of water, simmer over low heat to produce a light sauce.
 * 9) Adjust salt to taste.