Guatemalan Pollo En Crema|TITI&NIA

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is generally cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is less pungent, while green onions add a mild onion flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell peppers and tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Add chicken thighs to the skillet, browning on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bay leaves, bringing to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and let rest before shredding or cutting into pieces.

Stir in heavy cream and lime juice, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Return chicken to the skillet, mixing well to coat in the sauce.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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