I Accept Your Challenge - A South African Pollo Guisado Potjie With Roosterkoek

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, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and homemade seasoning water is cost-effective.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Prepare Adobo seasoning by combining equal parts paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, and black pepper.

Prepare Sazon seasoning by mixing sweet paprika, turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, and garlic powder.

Finely chop onions, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes to make Sofrito.

Heat olive oil in a pot and caramelize the onions.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned.

Add de-pipped olives, potatoes, and bay leaves to the pot.

Simmer the mixture, ensuring it doesn't dry out.

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