Portuguese Linguica Recipe | How to Make One Pan Meal Under 30 Minutes, Brenda Sylvia

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder adds heat and flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides a similar earthy flavor.

Wash the chicken tenderloins and cut them into pieces.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little canola oil.

Add chopped medium-sized onion to the pan and sauté until tender.

Remove the casing from the Portuguese linguica and cut it into chunky pieces.

Add the linguica to the pan and cook until browned.

Add chopped garlic and sauté with the linguica and onions.

Add crushed red pepper to the mixture, adjusting for desired heat.

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are no longer pink.

Add a can of sweet tomatoes and break them up in the pan.

Add about 1.5 cups of rice to the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth to provide moisture and flavor, then cover the pan and let it cook until the rice is done.

Cooking Techniques

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