PINOY CHICKEN PICADILLO | Elle's Kitchen

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Kalamata olives offer a different flavor, while canned black olives are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar-free dried fruit

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor, while sugar-free options lower calories.

capers

🥗Healthier: pickles

💰Cheaper: diced green beans

Pickles can mimic the briny taste, while green beans add texture.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add cubed carrots and potatoes, sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped onions, cook until fragrant.

Add ground chicken and cook until browned.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, sweet peas, and peppers.

Pour in soy sauce and season with black pepper and annato powder.

Add water as needed and bay leaves, cover and simmer.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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