Low Sodium Classic Sancocho

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  3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
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  1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
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  Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
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  ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
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  2 tbsp olive oil
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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  1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
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  4 cloves garlic, minced
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  1 cup fresh cilantro stems and leaves, roughly chopped, divided
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  1 tsp ground cumin
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  1 tsp dried oregano
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  1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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  8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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  1 lb yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
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  1 lb yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
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  ½ lb green plantain (about 1 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
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  2 ears of corn, husked and cut into 3-inch rounds
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  2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
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For serving

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  white rice, for serving (optional)
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  avocado slices, for serving (optional)
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