Pollo a la Cerveza y Arroz.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then add to pot, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; in the same pot, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in tomato, cumin, and paprika, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add rice, stirring to coat with the mixture, and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in beer and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Return chicken to pot, add peas, carrot, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the rice by an inch.

Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Fluff rice with a fork, remove bay leaves, and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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