How to make local chicken stew(Malawi style)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onions and cook for a few seconds.

Add a little bit of chili to the onions.

Add chicken pieces and cook for 10 minutes.

Add a large jug of water and salt to the pot.

Let it simmer for about an hour, adding water if necessary.

After an hour, separate the chicken from the broth.

Add a little bit of oil and more onions to the broth.

Add the chicken back to the pot and fry it slightly.

Blend tomatoes and add them to the pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add the reserved broth back to the pot and mix everything together.

Let it boil for 20-30 minutes until ready.

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