Pat the 2 pechugas de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 2 ½ lb en total and 2 muslos de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 1 lb en total dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp 1 tsp sal and 1/2 tsp 1 tsp sal.

Heat the 2 tbsp aceite vegetal in a large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add the 2 pechugas de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 2 ½ lb en total and 2 muslos de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 1 lb en total skin-side down and sear without moving for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate — it will not be cooked through yet.

Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced 1 cebolla amarilla cortada en cubos, 1 pimiento morrón verde cortado en cubos, and 2 tallos de apio cortados en cubos to the Pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, for 6–7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

Add the minced 3 dientes de ajo picados and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in the 1 lata de tomates triturados, 1 lata de tomates triturados, 3 cups caldo de pollo bajo en sodio, 2 tbsp salsa Worcestershire, 2 tbsp vinagre de sidra de manzana, 1 tbsp azúcar morena compactada, 1 tbsp mostaza amarilla, 1 tsp pimentón ahumado, 2 tbsp salsa de tomate, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well to combine.

Nestle the seared 2 pechugas de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 2 ½ lb en total and 2 muslos de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 1 lb en total back into the Pot, submerging them as much as possible in the liquid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove the 2 pechugas de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 2 ½ lb en total and 2 muslos de pollo con hueso y piel, aproximadamente 1 lb en total to a Cutting Board and let them rest for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin and bones. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Add the cubed 1 lb papas Yukon Gold cortadas en cubos de 3/4 pulgada to the Pot. Increase heat to bring back to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are just barely fork-tender.

Stir in the shredded chicken, 2 cups granos de maíz congelados descongelados, 2 cups habas tiernas congeladas descongeladas, and smoked pulled pork or sausage (if using). Simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has thickened and all the vegetables are fully tender.

Stir in the 2 tbsp mantequilla sin sal until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with 1 tsp sal, 1 tsp sal, a splash more 2 tbsp vinagre de sidra de manzana for brightness, or more hot sauce for heat.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh 2 tbsp perejil fresco de hoja plana picado, para adornar if desired. Serve hot with cornbread or crusty bread on the side.