You'll enjoy this Whole Stewing Hen Recipe aka Kenyan Kuku wa kienyeji .

free-range chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: regular chicken

Skinless chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers provide flavor without heat, while cayenne is a cost-effective spicy alternative.

Butcher the whole chickens and dry them with paper towels.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, cover, and let cook.

Chop garlic and ginger; add to the pot after the chicken has browned.

Dice the onion and add to the pot to sweat after removing the chicken.

Add ginger, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the onions.

Stir in cumin, coriander, and chili powder, then add tomato paste and let caramelize.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until flavors concentrate.

Stir in red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and honey to balance acidity.

Return the chicken to the pot and mix with the tomato mixture.

Cover and let cook for a few minutes to mingle flavors.

Add carrots and peppers, season with salt and pepper, and let sweat slightly.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock and additional water to cover the chicken.

Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 20-30 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and cover to cook until soft.

Finally, add zucchini and cilantro, season with salt and pepper, and steam for 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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