ARROZ CON POLLO | Mexican Style Chicken And Rice Recipe | Simply Mama Cooks

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Season chicken to preference.

Rinse and dry the long grain rice.

In a pot, add water and chicken bouillon powder, then bring to a boil.

Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in the rinsed rice and crushed tomato.

Add onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped onion.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.

Simmer until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.

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