Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Chop 2 green peppers, 2 red peppers, 1 yellow pepper, 2 onions, and 5 garlic cloves together.

Cut 3 lb chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Put the chicken in water to cook for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Use 3 cups of water for the rice, which will be flavored by the chicken.

Cover the pot and let the chicken cook.

Add the chopped vegetables (onions and peppers) to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of canola oil and add cilantro for color and flavor.

Add tomato sauce to the pot for color.

Rinse the tomato sauce container with a little water and add that water to the pot.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with garlic salt and red pepper according to preference.

Add olive oil for flavor and color, ensuring to use the type without seeds.

Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set aside.

Stir the remaining mixture to ensure the chicken is well flavored.

Add the chicken back into the pot with the broth.

Add rice to the pot, ensuring it is well mixed with the broth and chicken.

Cover the pot and let it cook for 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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