Cypriot CHICKEN MACARONI (Kotopoulo Vrasto Me Makaronia) - Al's Kitchen

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthy.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while penne is often cheaper.

Dissolve the five chicken stock cubes in the two pints of boiling water.

Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, turn the heat to low and boil the chicken for 10 minutes.

Grate the halloumi and mix in the dried mint, then set aside.

After 10 minutes, stir the chicken and pour in the pasta.

Simmer on low with the lid off for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve straight from the pot, ensuring there's some juice in the bottom, and sprinkle the grated halloumi on top.

Add a squirt of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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