POLLO GUISADO (Puerto Rican Stewed Chicken) | Delish D'Lites | Puerto Rican Dishes

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 has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Clean the chicken with lemon juice and rinse it off.

Coat the chicken with olive oil to help the seasonings stick.

Sprinkle adobo, Sasson, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and powdered chicken bouillon over the chicken and rub the seasonings in well.

Heat a pot over medium heat and sear the chicken on both sides in olive oil, doing this in batches if necessary.

Add Sofrito to the pan and cook until fragrant and bubbling, scraping the pan to get any drippings off the bottom.

Add tomato sauce to the pan and mix well.

Add water or low sodium chicken broth to the pot and return the chicken along with its juices.

Add potatoes, carrots, sweet potato or pumpkin (if using), olives, and bay leaves to the pot.

Stir everything well to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, simmering for 45 minutes.

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