How to Make Arroz Con Pollo (Rice and Chicken)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Boil chicken thighs in water for about 30 minutes until tender.

Remove chicken from broth and set broth aside.

Remove meat from bones and discard bones and fat.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot on medium-high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of Sofrito and sauté until heated.

Add chicken pieces and stir to combine with Sofrito.

Add rice and stir to incorporate flavors, frying for a few minutes.

Pour in the reserved chicken broth and stir.

Add more water until it is 1-1.5 inches above the rice.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.

Add frozen vegetables and steam for a few minutes before serving.

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