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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

pepper soup spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Jalapeños are milder, while habaneros are often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Coriander adds freshness, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Blend the onions, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste.

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

Add the blended paste to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir to coat with the paste.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Add the pepper soup spice blend, salt, and seasoning cubes, then reduce heat to simmer.

Add sliced scotch bonnet peppers and lemon juice, then cook for 20-30 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in fresh basil and thyme just before serving.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

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