Puerto Rican Instant Pot Pollo Guisado Recipe | Puerto Rican Chicken Stew Instant Pot

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Begin by marinating the chicken drumsticks with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of adobo, pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon), and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bottom of the pot.

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken drumsticks to brown them, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

After browning, remove the chicken and add diced onion, Sofrito, and minced garlic to the pot, using a spatula to deglaze the bottom.

Add 1 can of tomato sauce and 1 cup of water to the pot, mixing well.

Add the potatoes and baby carrots to the pot, ensuring everything is well incorporated.

Submerge the chicken drumsticks in the mixture, adding any remaining juices from the chicken container.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to pressure cook for 8 minutes on high pressure.

Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure and open the lid to check the dish.

Serve the Pollo Guisado over white rice, placing the chicken and vegetables on the side and pouring the sauce over the rice.

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