POLLO ENTOMATADO

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas mimic creaminess while being lower in cost.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the garlic paste, paprika, cumin, and pepper.

Add the chopped tomatoes and water, then bring to a simmer.

Add the chicken pieces and the bay leaf, season with salt, and cook until the chicken is done.

Meanwhile, boil the cubed yellow potatoes until tender.

Drain the potatoes and mash them with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 cup of evaporated milk, adding salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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