Pollo Guisado- Chicken Stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with adobo, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Place chicken in pan and brown pieces on both sides for 4-5 minutes. If there are too many pieces to fit all in the pan at once, make in batches. Overcrowding the pan will stem the chicken and not get it browned. Remove chicken and set aside in a large bowl.

Add onions, peppers, garlic, and sofrito and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes, olives, tomato sauce, sazon, chicken bouillon, water, and bay leaf to the pot and bring to boil.

Place chicken and any juices from the bowl back into the pot. Reduce heat to low and cook for 40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

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