Sancocho de Gallina Panameno

hen

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

yuca

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs, while potatoes are more accessible.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini is lower in calories, while bananas are easy to find.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile, while green onions are budget-friendly.

Marinate dark meat chicken overnight with cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic, and a little olive oil.

Brown the marinated chicken in a pan with a little olive oil until it is browned.

Add a little water to deglaze the pan after browning the chicken.

Add corn to the pan to cook with the chicken.

Add plantains to the pan after the corn.

Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add yucca to the pan.

Add cilantro, oregano, and a little more salt to the pan.

Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until everything is ready to serve.

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