Christmas Around the World Nigeria | One Pot Chicken Stew and The Chapman Mocktail

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is more economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

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

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams can be less costly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Introduce chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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