Dominican Style Chicken & Rice Using Sofrito Made With Ingredients From My Garden

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are nutritious, and mixed vegetables are economical.

Make a large batch of sofrito by blending together onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro until smooth.

Add chicken bouillon cubes to the sofrito mixture for extra flavor.

Use the sofrito to marinate chicken for baking.

Bake the marinated chicken until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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