Ham Makes Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff | NYT Cooking

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

potato sticks

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade potato chips

Sweet potato fries offer a healthier alternative with added nutrients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.

Add cubed chicken thighs and season with salt; sear until golden brown.

Remove chicken thighs and set aside.

Add water to the pot to scrape up the fond from the bottom.

Quarter button mushrooms and add them to the pot with butter; cook until they release their liquid and brown.

Add diced onion, minced garlic, and a bay leaf to the mushrooms; cook until softened.

Season with salt and add heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan.

Add the seared chicken thighs back to the pot and any liquid saved.

For the chicken breast version, poach the diced chicken breast in the simmering cream until cooked through.

Add tomato and Worcestershire sauce before serving.

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