Arroz Con Pollo A La Chorrera (Yellow Rice with Chicken) | The Mad Table

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color similar to saffron at a lower cost.

chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful than chicken breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable option for cooking.

bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables can be a cost-effective substitute.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper, stirring to coat.

Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chorizo to create chorizo oil.

Transfer chorizo to a separate bowl, keeping the oil in the pan.

Add onions and bell peppers to the chorizo oil and sauté.

Add garlic towards the end to avoid burning, cooking for about 20-30 seconds.

Add chicken to the pan and cook with onions, garlic, and bell peppers until partially cooked.

Stir in tomato sauce, white wine, bay leaf, garlic powder, achiote, fried oregano leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Add rinsed rice and chorizo to the pan, stirring well.

Cover the pan again and let it simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

Remove the cover and add garnishes of peas, roasted red peppers, and fresh asparagus.

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