HOW DO YOU MAKE RICE AND CHICKEN VENEZUELAN STYLE │Mi Terruno Food

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides a similar color at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame offers protein, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped white onion and garlic cloves; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the frozen vegetables and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in ground cumin, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried garlic, and dried rosemary; mix well to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add rice and stir to distribute evenly.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and has a sticky consistency.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

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