The BEST Instant Pot Chicken and Rice | Authentic Cuban Arroz con Pollo | Easy Quick and Cheap

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.

Cut 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.

Season chicken with 1 tsp kosher salt and ground black pepper, mixing to coat.

Set the seasoned chicken aside.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of water, 1.5 cups of beer (or 3/4 cup white wine plus 1/4 cup water), and 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon chicken broth concentrate.

Add 1 tbsp salt, 2 packets of Sazon Goya, and 1/2 to 1 tsp cumin to the mixture and whisk until combined.

Add 1 tbsp Behold seasoning for color and flavor, whisking until a deep reddish-orange color is achieved.

Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and adjust to the 'more' setting.

Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to the pot and let it heat up.

Add half of the chicken to the pot, ensuring not to crowd it, and let it brown, scraping the bottom with a wooden spatula.

Once browned, remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.

Repeat the browning process with the second half of the chicken, then turn off the sauté function.

Add 1 minced yellow onion, 1 minced green bell pepper, 1 minced yellow bell pepper, and 4 cloves of minced garlic to the pot along with 1/4 cup of water to deglaze.

Sauté the vegetables until softened, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.

Return the browned chicken to the pot and pour the liquid mixture over the chicken and vegetables.

Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.

Open the lid, stir the mixture, and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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