How To Make: Arroz Amarillo con Pechuga de Pollo Cuban Style (Yellow rice and chicken)

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides a similar color at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame offers more protein, while mixed veggies are cost-effective.

Chop the onion, green pepper, cachuchas, and garlic.

Heat a pot on medium heat and add virgin olive oil.

Add chopped vegetables to the pot to make a sofrito.

Stir in garlic salt, cumin, and complete seasoning.

Once the sofrito is cooking, add the yellow rice and stir.

Add 2 cups of water and chicken broth to the pot.

Cover the pot and increase the heat to 3/4 high.

Add mixed vegetables and stewed tomatoes to the pot.

Rinse the chicken and add it to the pot.

Stir the mixture to prevent sticking on the bottom.

Add yellow food coloring and half a beer for flavor.

Cover the pot and stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Reduce heat to medium-low to let it cook without burning.

Stir again before serving.

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