Chicken Vegetable Stew/Dama - SS Cooking - Episode 13

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is lower in sodium, while vegetable broth is often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrots and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and green beans, stirring to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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