Ethiopian Minced Chicken Alicha Recipe - Doro Injera enjera Wot Wat

minced chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini adds nutrition, while frozen mixed veggies can be more budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add minced chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add chopped carrots and potatoes.

Pour in water to cover the mixture and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve warm with injera or rice.

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