Patty’s Cuban Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera: Battle of the Arroz con Pollos! #recipes

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans provide a nutritious alternative, while mixed veggies are economical.

Drizzle olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Season bone-in chicken thighs with garlic powder, dried oregano, Lea salt, black pepper, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice.

Cook chicken skin-side down for about 2-3 minutes until browned.

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the pan and sauté until softened.

Add two bay leaves to the pan.

Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce; mix well.

Add light beer to the tomato sauce can, swish it around, and pour it into the pan.

Add short grain rice to the pan and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Return the chicken to the pan and turn off the heat.

Garnish the dish with peas, diced pimentos, and quickly blanched asparagus.

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