Mama's Costa Rican Chicken

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Breast is leaner; bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free; liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy; canola is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a different flavor; paprika is often cheaper.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onions and 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper to the pot.

Add some oil to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of water.

Add 1 tablespoon of consomme and a little bit of salt.

Add the chicken thighs to the pot.

Top with a little bit of cilantro.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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