Sancocho de pollo al estilo panameño: tradición en cada cucharada

yuca

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs and calories.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini is a versatile substitute with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Season the chicken with crushed garlic and salt, letting it rest for 10 minutes.

Finely chop green onion and half a regular onion, cilantro, and culantro.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and add all the chopped vegetables to sweat them without browning.

Add the chicken to the pot and sweat it with the vegetables, covered, on low heat.

Add water to the pot to create the broth and bring to high heat to cook the chicken.

Prepare the corn by cutting it into individual pieces, and cut the yuca and potatoes into regular-sized cubes, keeping them in water to prevent oxidation.

Add the corn, yuca, plantains, and potatoes to the pot, cover, and cook until the ingredients are tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove the chicken to prevent overcooking, then add oregano and stir everything well before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with hot sauce.

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