BAHAMIAN CHICKEN STEW

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water + bouillon is cost-effective.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and allspice; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken pieces; brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and lime juice; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Season with black pepper and adjust salt to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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