HOW TO COOK CUBAN STEAK WITH ONIONS / AUTHENTIC CUBAN POLOMILLA STEAK

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat adds fiber, while cornstarch is a gluten-free option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Cut top sirloin steak into really thin slices.

Pound the steak between two pieces of parchment paper until thin.

Juice the orange and limes using a mini juicer.

Pour fresh-squeezed orange juice and lime juice over the steak.

Add spices and a lot of garlic to the steak.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and massage the marinade into the steak.

Marinate the steak for one hour.

Slice half of an onion into really thin slices.

Heat a skillet over high heat and add a little olive oil.

Cook the steak for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side to desired doneness.

Remove the steak and set it aside.

Wipe down the inside of the skillet with a paper napkin.

Add the sliced onions and some marinade juice to the skillet.

Cook the onions until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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