Ingredients

2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Salt, to taste

Ground Black Pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

2 tablespoons Lard

1 Onion

1/2 Red Bell Pepper

1/4 Green Bell Pepper

2 cups Canned Corn

14.5 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes

1 package Goya® Sazon con Culantro y Achiote

1 cup Water

1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder

2 teaspoons Fresh Cilantro

1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Step 1: Split the chicken breasts in half and season both sides with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on one side.

Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook another 2–3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 4: In the same pan, add lard and warm it up. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Step 5: Add diced red and green bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Stir in the canned corn and mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7: Transfer the vegetable mixture to a larger pot. Add canned diced tomatoes and the Goya® Sazon con Culantro y Achiote packet. Stir well.

Step 8: Pour in water and add smoked paprika, chili powder, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, garlic powder, granulated sugar, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir until all spices are fully incorporated.

Step 9: Return the browned chicken to the pot. Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to cook through.

Step 10: Serve hot and enjoy your fiesta of flavors!

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the vegetables.

You can substitute fresh bell peppers with frozen if fresh are unavailable.

Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier, more flavorful result.

Serve over rice or with warm tortillas to complete the meal.

FAQs

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?

Yes, you can substitute fresh diced tomatoes; use about 2 cups of fresh tomatoes and cook them down slightly before adding the other ingredients to maintain the right consistency.

Is there a substitute for Goya® Sazon con Culantro y Achiote?

If you don’t have Goya® Sazon, you can use a mix of ground cumin, garlic powder, coriander, and a pinch of turmeric or annatto powder to mimic its flavor.