CHICKEN WITH GREEN PEAS - BULGARIAN FOOD RECIPES IN ENGLISH

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Preheat 3 tablespoons of avocado oil on medium heat, then reduce to between low and medium.

Add 1 chopped red onion and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes, covering to allow onions to release liquid.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of Himalayan salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, then mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of sweet red paprika and mix until onions are covered in spices.

Add 2 pounds of bite-size chicken thighs and 1 cup of room temperature water; cover and simmer on medium for about 40 minutes.

After 50 minutes of simmering, add 3 tablespoons of chopped dill (frozen or fresh).

Add 3 bags of frozen green peas and mix gently to incorporate.

Cook for an additional 15 minutes, checking liquid levels.

If needed, add 1 cup of room temperature water or chicken stock and cover, cooking for another 20 minutes.

Reduce heat to between medium and low, simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes.

Turn off heat and let sit before serving, topping with Greek yogurt and a pinch of Himalayan salt.

Cooking Techniques

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