GAMBIAN STYLE COUSCOUS CHICKEN WITH ONION SAUCE

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers a leaner option, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option, while seasoned water is the most economical.

Marinate chicken in a food processor with green bell pepper, garlic, ginger, mustard, chili, and salt.

Slice the chicken to allow flavors to penetrate.

Steam the chicken for 15 minutes, covered.

Dice the onions for the onion sauce.

In a pan, add more mustard and seasoning to the onions and mix together.

Check on the chicken stock while the onion sauce is being prepared.

Put the chicken in the oven to cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

Fry the onions in the same pan with 1/2 cup of oil until golden brown.

Prepare couscous by adding 1 cup of couscous, salt, 1 cup of water, and butter in a pot.

Mix to dissolve the salt and butter, then cover and let sit for 5 to 6 minutes.

Check on the sauce, adding a little water and seasoning, then let it simmer for 7 minutes.

Check on the couscous and ensure it's fluffy after cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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