🐔This Is How to Make Costa Rican Chicken and Rice | A Classic Costa Rican Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a vegetarian option while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Cook the chicken pieces in water, removing any foam that forms.

Once the chicken is cooked, prepare the rice by sautéing onion, garlic, chili, cilantro, and spices.

Add washed rice to the sautéed mixture and toast or sauté it.

Pour in half a liter of the chicken broth from cooking the chicken.

Cover and let the rice cook for approximately 15 minutes.

Prepare a hash with green beans and carrots, adding mustard pickle and ketchup.

Combine the cooked chicken with the rice and stir well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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