Portuguese Style Moelas e Peito de frango

chicken gizzards

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than gizzards.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika enhances flavor without added calories, and cayenne is typically cheaper.

Heat 5 tablespoons of avocado oil in a saucepan.

Sauté chopped garlic, bay leaves, and sliced onion until the onion is soft.

Add the chicken breast and gizzards, cooking for about 5-10 minutes.

Add chopped jalapeno and sprinkle with salt, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste and 1 cup of white wine.

Add 1 tablespoon of paprika and mix everything together.

Cover with a lid and cook for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Turn off the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.

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