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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk offers similar creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is often cheaper than pork.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, while bananas are less expensive.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Rinse beans and boil in water until tender, about 1 hour.

Season chicken with lime juice, thyme, black pepper, and salt; let marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Remove chicken and set aside; in the same skillet, add onions, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return chicken to the skillet; pour in coconut milk and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.

Meanwhile, peel and slice plantains; fry in a separate pan until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve chicken with rice, beans, and fried plantains on the side.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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