ARROZ CON POLLO COLOMBIANO AL ESTILO DE LA COCINA DE MAYRI

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 offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Cook 2 chicken breasts cut in half with 1 teaspoon of salt for about 30 minutes.

Remove chicken breasts and let them cool, reserving the broth.

Shred the cooled chicken using a fork or hands.

Heat a skillet and add a drizzle of olive oil.

Add sliced red and green bell peppers, sauté for 1-2 minutes until browned.

Add 2 cups of rice and sauté for a minute.

Add 1 tablespoon of the Colombian seasoning 'trillizas' or Goya seasoning if unavailable.

Pour in 2.5 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt, along with 1 tablespoon of oil, and cook the rice.

In the same skillet, add a bit of oil and the shredded chicken.

Add 1 tablespoon of 'trillizas' or Goya seasoning to the chicken and stir until it turns yellow.

Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce and reduce heat.

Once the rice is cooked, mix it with the chicken.

Finally, add 2 cups of mixed vegetables, stirring gently to avoid breaking the rice.

Cooking Techniques

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