I found this recipe in a Spanish magazine from the 60s! 🔝 My kids ask to cook it every day!

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is usually less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and tender, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the potatoes and cook until softened.

Return chicken to the skillet and pour in chicken stock.

Add thyme, then cover and simmer.

Uncover and cook to reduce the sauce.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

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