How to Make Arroz con Pollo Chicken with Rice

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Choose chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks).

Cut chicken thighs into parts and remove skin and fat if desired.

Wash chicken with white vinegar or lemon.

Season chicken lightly with seasoning salt and black pepper.

Heat oil in a saucepan and sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add Sofrito (3 to 4 tablespoons) and 1 teaspoon of garlic paste to the chicken.

Add 2 to 3 bay leaves and 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon.

Pour in 4 and 1/2 cups of water.

Cook the chicken for approximately 12 minutes.

Add 1 piece of cumin and 3 tablespoons of green olives with pimentos.

Add 4 cups of medium grain rice (do not wash rice if preferred).

Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes without uncovering.

After 25 minutes, let it sit for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

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