Traditional Cuban ARROZ CON POLLO Recipe | CHICKEN WITH RICE

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.

Wash your hands and work clean; ensure adult supervision when using the stove.

Gather all ingredients: chicken, salt, pepper, Goya seasoning, garlic, bell peppers, onion, paprika, chicken flavoring, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, tomato sauce, rice, and beer.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until both sides are browned but not fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add chopped red and green bell peppers and onion; sauté until softened.

Add bay leaves, half of the cumin, oregano, salt, and chicken flavoring to the sautéed vegetables.

Stir in minced garlic and mix well.

Add tomato sauce and Goya seasoning to the pan; stir to combine.

Pour in beer and mix; then return the chicken to the pan.

Cover and let the chicken cook for 15 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.

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