Arroz Con Pollo/ Spanish 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.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Season chicken thighs with paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.

Cook chicken thighs for 20 minutes on each side.

Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl.

In the same pot, add diced onion and sliced bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

Add washed and rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir.

Pour in chicken broth and mix.

Mix white vinegar and saffron together, then add to the pot and stir.

Add frozen peas to the pot.

Return the cooked chicken to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot.

Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

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