SIGNATURE CUBAN CHICKEN STEW

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor while being lower in calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthy fat alternative, while canola is often less expensive.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: yam

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while yams can be more affordable.

Marinate chicken with seasoning, orange peel, and lemon juice for at least 1-2 hours.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Brown the marinated chicken in the hot oil without flour.

Remove the browned chicken from the pan.

Add chopped vegetables (bell pepper, onion, potatoes) to the pan and sauté until softened.

Add olives and some of the olive juice to the pan.

Stir in crushed garlic, tomato sauce, and cooking wine.

Season with pepper to taste and let it cook for a few more minutes.

Add green peas and cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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