Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

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 has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Peel the carrots and potatoes using a potato peeler.

Dice the carrots into fairly large, uniform pieces to keep their shape.

Cut the potatoes slightly larger than the carrots, also into uniform pieces.

Chop red and green bell peppers into small, uniform pieces.

Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into pieces about the size of your palm.

Wash hands and clean all utensils after handling raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination.

Heat a medium-high pot and add 1 tablespoon of annatto seed oil and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Once the oil is heated, add the sofrito and sauté until warmed up.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary