Haitian stewed chicken (poul nan sos)

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper can be used for a milder flavor.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño offers heat at a lower cost.

Remove skin from chicken and clean it thoroughly.

Add heated water to the chicken to ensure it's clean.

Add spices: black pepper, oregano, salt, and adobo to the chicken and stir.

Turn stove on to medium-high heat, cover the pot, and let the chicken cook, adding water as needed to prevent burning.

Remove chicken from pot and drain the broth, setting it aside.

Fry the chicken in the pot until golden brown, adjusting cooking time for desired darkness.

Add onions and bell peppers to the pot and sauté.

Add a cup of water and tomato paste to the pot.

Add the habanero pepper (with holes poked in it) to elevate flavors and let simmer.

Add the reserved chicken broth back into the pot and let it simmer for a bit.

Taste the sauce and adjust flavors before adding the chicken back in.

Let it simmer for another five minutes before serving.

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