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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

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

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, and dried parsley is less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg can provide a similar warmth, while allspice is often cheaper.

Heat the oil or butter in a pot.

Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

Add the boneless chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for a few minutes.

Add the chicken stock, paprika powder, carrot, beans, kusa, and cabbage.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

Add the oats and cook until they are soft.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chopped coriander before serving.

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