Dominican style stewed Chicken/ Pollo guisado. delicious and easy meal. NYC

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.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.

Marinate chicken with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar for about 30 minutes.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add olive oil and sugar.

Stir the sugar until it starts to brown, being careful not to burn it.

Add 2 tablespoons of homemade sofrito to the pot and stir for about a minute.

Add the seasoned chicken, onions, and garlic to the pot.

Add some water to the pot to cover the chicken and crumble in the chicken bouillon.

Add 1 small can of tomato sauce and stir well.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.

Let it cook for about 20 minutes, then uncover and stir, cooking for another 10 minutes.

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