The Ultimate Shabbat Chicken Recipe You’ve (probably) Never Tried

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

White beans are less expensive and still provide protein.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can provide a similar flavor profile.

Peel the eggplants.

Cut the potatoes into pieces.

Wash the chicken and boil it briefly.

Brush the chicken with olive oil on both sides.

Season the chicken with salt.

Layer the cut potatoes at the bottom of the pot.

Remove the eggplants from the oven.

Layer the eggplants on top of the potatoes.

Place the boiled chicken on top of the eggplants.

Use the liquid from boiling the chicken, adding 2/3 of it with water to the pot.

Season the layers with salt, pepper, and baharat seasoning.

Cover the pot and cook on medium heat.

Show the difference between the oven version and the stove top version.

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