Como hacer Arroz aguado con pollo/ Receta nicaraguense. Aguadito

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.

Cut the whole chicken into pieces.

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

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same pot, add 1 chopped onion, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 chopped tomato to the pot and stir for another 2 minutes.

Add 1 cup of rice and stir for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.

Return the browned chicken to the pot.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and add 1 cup of peas, 1 cup of chopped carrots, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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