DELICIOUS CAMEROON 🇨🇲CHICKEN STEW RECIPE

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while canola is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories; cabbage is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher; bouillon is cost-effective.

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 ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; mix well.

Add chicken pieces to the pot, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Add chopped carrots and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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