The Best Dominican Pollo Guisado Chicken Stew Recipe

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.

Mash garlic, pepper, and oregano in a pilon.

Chop onion, tomato, sweet pepper, cilantro, and parsley.

Add chicken and sour orange juice to the mixture and marinate for at least 5 hours in the refrigerator.

In a cauldron or frying pan, heat olive oil and sugar until browned.

Add marinated chicken pieces and brown them over medium heat, adding water gradually to prevent sticking.

Add tomato paste and brown for 1 minute, then add chopped tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute.

Pour in 1 cup of water and let the sauce reduce by half, stirring occasionally.

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