PICANTE DE POLLO RECETA PASO A PASO Juana cocina

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: aji panca

💰Cheaper: red bell pepper

aji panca offers a milder flavor while red bell pepper is more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

sweet potatoes add nutrition, while yams are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

olive oil has health benefits, while canola is cost-effective.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 4-5 minutes.

Incorporate chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add aji amarillo paste and mix well; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with lime juice and additional salt if needed.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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