Brown stew chicken with potatoes and carrot

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola is more cost-effective.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often cheaper.

Marinate chicken with salt, black pepper, allspice, soy sauce, and brown sugar for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, leaving oil in the pot.

Add onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper to the pot; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scallions, and carrot; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Return chicken to the pot and add chopped tomato and water to cover.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Serve hot with rice or dumplings.

Cooking Techniques

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