Authentic Colombian Dish Recipe | Patacones con Pollo en Ogao y Aji Colombiano

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Zucchini offers a lower-carb option while regular potatoes are more affordable.

aji sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: homemade hot sauce

Salsa verde provides a fresh flavor while homemade hot sauce can be made with pantry staples.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Start by poking holes in the chicken breast to help it cook faster.

Grate garlic into warm water and add to the pot with the chicken.

Chop white onion and add it to the pot along with food coloring seasoning, chicken bouillon, and salt.

Cover and let the chicken cook for 45 minutes to an hour.

Chop tomatoes for the sauce and finely chop garlic.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the chopped tomatoes and garlic.

Season the mixture with food coloring seasoning, salt, chicken bouillon, and ground cumin, then mix well.

Prepare the salsa by blending cilantro, white onion, serrano peppers, a clove of garlic, ground cumin, salt, and white vinegar until smooth.

Slice the green plantains into thick pieces and fry them until golden.

Flatten the fried plantains using a device or two plates to create bowls.

Fry the flattened plantains again until crispy.

Assemble by spooning the chicken mixture on top of the crispy plantains and drizzling with salsa.

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