Panamanian Rice and Chicken Using Canned Chicken...#panamanian #chickenandrice #recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are a healthy alternative, while mixed vegetables are budget-friendly.

Chop habanero pepper, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, and celery.

Blend chopped ingredients into a sofrito.

Add sofrito to chicken leg quarters in a bowl.

Add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, tomato, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and soy sauce to the chicken and mix well.

Marinate chicken overnight.

Pour 4-5 tablespoons of anato oil into a pot and brown the marinated chicken.

Add chopped vegetables and allow chicken to sweat and release juices.

Add water to cover the chicken and cook for about 20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Add additional seasoning mix with cilantro and annatto.

Separate chicken and vegetables from the sauce using a colander.

Mix sauce with water to make 3.5 cups of liquid and return chicken to the pot.

Bring to a boil and add rice, mixing well.

Add stuffed olives and mix with a fork.

Cooking Techniques

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