Pollo Guisado - Puerto Rican Style Chicken Stew Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a higher smoke point.

chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper than whole chicken.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a milder alternative.

Drizzle oil onto the chicken.

Season with adobo, onion powder, oregano, Sazon, salt, black pepper, garlic paste, sofrito, and lime juice, and massage the seasoning into the chicken.

Add a small drizzle of oil to a pot.

Add the chicken and brown it on all sides.

Add tomato sauce and bell peppers, then stir.

Add 1 cup of water and pour it onto the chicken.

Add cilantro and combine, then cover the pot for about 20 minutes.

Add the potatoes and carrots, stir, and add a small amount of additional water only if necessary.

Cook for an additional 20 minutes until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.

Cooking Techniques

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