One Pot Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a higher smoke point.

chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper than whole chicken.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a milder alternative.

Season chicken with achiote oil, adobo, and saon seasoning.

Add achiote oil to a large pot over medium heat.

Place chicken skin side down in the pot and brown on all sides until crispy.

Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

Add julienned yellow onion to the pot with remaining oil and scrape the bottom to get brown bits.

Add tomato sauce and mix to coat the onions.

Pour in about 2 cups of chicken stock, ensuring it slightly covers the chicken.

Return chicken to the pot, adding pimento olives, diced bell pepper, and fresh culantro.

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 45 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.

Serve with fresh squeezed lime juice and minced cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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