The Best POLLO GUISADO Recipe | My Favorite 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.

Prep the chicken by cleaning and patting it dry, then create slits on the drumsticks and chicken breast.

Mix spices (not specified) and rub half of the spice mix onto the chicken.

Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of oil.

Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove the chicken from the pan and sear the remaining chicken.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add carrots, potatoes, and red bell pepper.

Mix in the rest of the seasoning and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add onion and garlic, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Return the chicken to the pot, add tomato sauce, and cover with about 4 cups of water.

Add sazon and chicken bouillon, mix, and bring to a simmer.

Taste for salt and adjust if necessary, adding more chicken bouillon if desired.

Add 2 bay leaves, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until potatoes and carrots are soft.

Check for doneness, ensuring not to overcook the potatoes, then turn off the heat and serve with white rice, garnished with cilantro.

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