How to make Puerto Rica Chicken Stew by the Freakin Rican

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher, while bouillon is cost-effective.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition, while yams are often less expensive.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

Clean the chicken leg quarters by cutting between the thigh and leg, discarding extra skin and fat.

Rinse the chicken in water and mix with 1 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Boil a pot filled with 1/3 of water on medium-high heat and add the chicken; boil for 20 minutes uncovered.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into four pieces each; set aside.

After 25 minutes of boiling the chicken, drain the water and add the potatoes to the pot.

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric.

Add 1/3 cup of sliced green olives, 1 heaping tablespoon of capers, 2 tablespoons of sofrito, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot.

Stir everything together and let it cook for another 30 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Add about 1 cup of baby carrots and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh peppercorn; let it boil for an additional 20-30 minutes until thickened.

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