Locrio - Dominican Chicken and Rice

longaniza

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein and is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

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

Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced longaniza and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice and stir to combine; season with salt and black pepper.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

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