CUBAN STYLE ARROZ CON POLLO| Cuban rice with chicken recipe| At Home With Ros Emely

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans provide a nutritious alternative, while mixed veggies are economical.

Add 3 tablespoons of avocado oil to the pot and heat it up.

Add 2 pounds of chicken drumsticks that have been washed with vinegar and lime juice and drained.

Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon of Dominican oregano; mix well.

Cook the chicken at high heat for about 10 minutes until it has some color.

Add finely chopped white onions and red bell peppers to the pot; let the vegetables cook for about 5 minutes.

Add 1 box of chicken broth, 3 cups of water, and 1/2 cup of pasta sauce to the pot; mix well.

Add 2 packets of Sazon Goya Culantro Chotte and bay leaves; mix again and let it start to boil.

Add 3 cups of jasmine rice to the pot; mix to combine.

Cover the pot, lower the heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 30 minutes, mix the rice and chicken; then add frozen sweet peas and cover again.

Cook for an additional 10 minutes until everything is heated through.

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