Bulgarian Chicken Kavarma

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Incorporate chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika over the chicken and stir to coat.

Pour in white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add diced tomatoes, carrots, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

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