How to make Puerto Rican Asopao de Pollo

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich substitute, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Rinse and soak 1.5 cups of rice in water for 45 minutes to an hour.

In a pot, add 8 cups of water and half a bouillon cube of chicken broth, breaking it up as it heats.

Add 1 tsp oregano, 1.5 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp white vinegar to the pot.

Crush 2 garlic cloves with a bit of olive oil and add to the pot.

Heat the pot until it comes to a boil.

Prepare 1 whole chicken breast by cleaning and cutting it into small cubes.

In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil and add 4 tbsp of sofrito, sautéing until fragrant.

Add the cubed chicken to the sofrito and sauté for about a minute.

Add 10-12 capers and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper to the chicken.

Sprinkle in half a teaspoon of adobo seasoning and mix well.

Add one whole tomato to the chicken mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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