Asopao de Pollo

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 offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich substitute, while bulgur is often less expensive.

In a large pot heat the oil over medium heat before adding in the chicken and sprinkling with adobo & sazon seasoning. Cook the chicken for a few minutes, turning regularly to brown on each side.

Add sofrito, bell pepper, carrot and celery to the pot and cook for a few more minutes or until the onions and garlic become fragrant.

Toss in bay leafs, tomato sauce, stock, and water and bring to a boil.

Once the liquid reaches a boil, add rice, lower to medium, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through.

Once it's cooked, add peas and olives; stir and cook for another minute or two.

Taste before adding salt and pepper. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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