Pollo al chilindrón: receta tradicional

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, drumsticks are often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, vinegar is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned bell peppers

Yellow peppers have similar taste, canned are often cheaper.

In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and peppers; sauté until softened.

Add the serrano ham and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens.

Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer.

Return the chicken to the pot, season with salt and black pepper, and cover.

Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.

Cooking Techniques

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