Pollo Guisado Deliciosa receta Puertorriqueña (Delicious Puerto Rican style Chicken stew)

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.

Remove skin from chicken thighs and set aside.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Heat oil in a large pot and add chicken thighs to sear them.

Once browned, remove chicken from pot.

Add onions, red and green bell peppers to the pot and sauté.

Add 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic and a chicken-flavored bouillon cube.

Stir in 1 cup of diced tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of tomato paste.

Return chicken to the pot and add 4 cups of chicken broth until chicken is almost covered.

Add carrots and bay leaves, cover, and cook on medium-high for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add potatoes and cover again, cooking for an additional 20 minutes.

Add a handful of cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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