PIERNITAS MARINADAS DE POLLO!!!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories, while vinegar is a low-cost alternative.

Remove skin from chicken legs if desired.

Chop 1/4 onion and add to mixing bowl.

Add 3 garlic cloves to the bowl.

Soak 10 guajillo chiles in hot water to soften them, do not cook them.

Add 10 puya chiles to the soaking water for extra flavor.

Add 3 bay leaves, a pinch of cumin, and a pinch of oregano to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the mixture.

Blend all ingredients together to create a marinade.

Add the chicken legs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.

Let the chicken marinate for about 1 hour in the refrigerator.

After marinating, transfer the chicken to a special pot for cooking.

Cook the chicken in the pot for approximately 40 minutes, checking for doneness.

Check the chicken after about 30-35 minutes to see if the meat is falling off the bone.

Cooking Techniques

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