Arroz con Pollo Panameño-Cooking with Rody

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are a healthy alternative, while mixed vegetables are budget-friendly.

Add 4 cups of water to a pot and dissolve 2 chicken bouillon cubes in it.

Add 1/2 chopped onion to the water for flavor.

Add 3 crushed garlic cloves to the water.

Let the chicken breast sit in the water for 30 minutes.

In another pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil and add 1/2 chopped onion and 3 crushed garlic cloves; sauté until fragrant.

Add 3 chopped bell peppers and sauté until softened.

Add 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon garlic salt; stir to combine.

Add chopped cilantro and parsley to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup olives, and capers to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the mixture.

Add the chicken breast to the pot and sauté until browned.

Pour in the prepared water with bouillon and bring to a boil.

Add 2 cups of rice and stir well; cover and let cook for about 25 minutes until rice is done.

Cooking Techniques

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