How to make Sancocho Panameño! #comida #panamá #food #panameña #comidapanameña

yuca

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs and calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen corn is often less expensive.

Cut the chicken breast into cubes, keeping the bones for flavor.

Boil water in a pot and add 1 tablespoon of oil.

Add the cubed chicken breast to the pot.

Add chopped garlic, onion, yam, and taro to the pot.

Add a teaspoon of oregano and half a teaspoon of parsley.

Let the mixture boil to combine flavors.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Once the yam, taro, and chicken are fully cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to combine flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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