I Tried Making My Dominican Mother-In-Law's Pollo Guisado

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.

Wash the chicken with hot water and rub with lime to kill bacteria.

Mash 4 cloves of garlic with salt and spanish oregano in a dominican pilon until pasty.

Add adobo, sazon, orange bitter, and soy sauce to the chicken.

Mix in chopped onions, pepper, and cilantro with the chicken mixture.

Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and add a little sugar to brown the chicken.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides, avoiding the cilantro, onions, and peppers initially.

Once browned, add the cilantro, pepper, and onions back into the pot.

Pour in water to create a broth and add tomato paste for color.

Season with more salt and pepper to taste, cover, and let cook for 30-40 minutes.

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