Chicken Stew with Tomatoes & Eggs | Georgian Chakhokhbili

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains flavor without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, mixing well.

Pour in red wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add bay leaves, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add chopped cilantro and parsley, stirring to mix.

Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot with bread or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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