ARROZ CON POLLO Y SALCHICHAS

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken sausage is leaner, while ground turkey is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides protein for vegetarians, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is generally less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

Add 2 cups of washed rice to the rice cooker.

Add 1 packet of Goya seasoning and 1 teaspoon of salt to the rice, and mix well.

Add 2 cups of water to the rice cooker, along with 1 tablespoon of oil, and cover to cook.

If using a regular pot, use 2 cups of rice and 4 cups of water instead.

Cut 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs into small strips.

Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt or chicken bouillon, and another packet of seasoning for color.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste or 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the chicken, and mix well. Let marinate for 30 minutes if possible.

Slice 5 sausages and fry them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until browned, then set aside.

In the same pot, add the marinated chicken and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, adding more oil if necessary.

Once the chicken is cooked, add 1/2 diced white onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 bunch of finely chopped parsley, and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add 1.5 cups of pre-cooked mixed vegetables and 1 tablespoon of butter, and mix everything together.

Finally, add the fried sausages and the cooked rice, mixing everything well.

Cooking Techniques

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