THE BEST LOCAL CHICKEN | Malawian Food | Cooking With Mum | Recipe Video

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content while thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: spices mix

Garam masala offers a similar flavor profile with potentially less sodium.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb seasoning

Dried herbs are longer-lasting and often more affordable.

Begin by rinsing the chicken up to three times to remove impurities and blood.

Transfer the rinsed chicken into a fresh pot without adding water.

Add a good amount of salt to the chicken to enhance flavor and allow it to produce its own water during boiling.

Boil the chicken on high heat, turning frequently to ensure it becomes soft, adding water as necessary.

Once the chicken is soft, move to frying it in a skillet.

Add about 2 grated tomatoes to the fried chicken and let it simmer slowly for about 10 minutes, adding water if a wetter dry fry is desired.

Add 2 white onions and spring onions to the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and ready to serve.

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