Every Home Cook in Colombia Knows How to Make This

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Add chicken pieces to the pot, browning on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken, then add bay leaves and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add diced potatoes and carrots, cooking for an additional 20-25 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with lime wedges and fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

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