How to make Seco De Pollo Ecuatoriano

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor without alcohol.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Clean the chicken with a pound of salt for 20 minutes.

Chop the cilantro, onion, tomatoes, and tomatillo.

Blend the chopped ingredients together, adding a little water as needed.

Pour the blended mixture into a large steel pot.

Heat the pot on the stove and then add the chicken.

Boil the chicken for about 45 minutes, checking occasionally.

Add vinegar to the pot for extra flavor.

Top with a little cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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