Albanian Sweet Corn: A Flavorful Chicken Thighs Dish

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless breasts reduce fat while drumsticks are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is generally cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine is lower in saturated fat, and vegetable oil is often more affordable.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken thighs to the skillet; season with paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Cook chicken until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add corn kernels and stir to combine.

Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Stir in lime juice and butter into the corn mixture.

Serve chicken sliced over the corn mixture, garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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