ARROZ CON POLLO | Chicken & Rice MEXICAN DISH

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.

Start with 9 chicken thighs, partially skin removed, in a pot with water.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover.

Add bell peppers and celery once it reaches a gentle boil.

Simmer for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until chicken is tender.

In a separate pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil and add rice to toast until golden brown.

Stir the rice to avoid burning and add minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the simmered chicken back to the pan with the toasted rice.

Add halved baby Gold potatoes and ensure they are cut into similar sizes to the other vegetables.

Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, checking that the vegetables do not overcook.

Optionally, add chopped cilantro for flavor.

After 35 minutes of cooking, remove from heat and let sit covered for 20 minutes to absorb broth.

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