How to Make Asopao Con Pollo Part 1 with Chef Victoria Love

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich substitute, while bulgur is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, oregano, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.

Stir in peas, carrots, and chopped cilantro; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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