Picante De Pollo Recipe with Chef Ranveer Brar

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: aji panca

💰Cheaper: red bell pepper

aji panca offers a milder flavor while red bell pepper is more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

sweet potatoes add nutrition, while yams are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

olive oil has health benefits, while canola is cost-effective.

Make cuts in the chicken legs to help them cook evenly.

Heat oil in a pan and caramelize the chicken on both sides.

Fry finely chopped onions in the same oil until golden brown.

Add garlic paste and cumin, sauté until fragrant.

Transfer the onion mixture to a casserole.

Add tomato paste and bell peppers, mix well.

Soak dried potatoes overnight, then boil until soft.

Add boiled potatoes to the pan and mix with the chicken.

Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is done.

Add boiled green peas and scrambled eggs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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