POLLO FUNGHI E CASTAGNE LIGHT/CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHESTNUTS/POLLO CON SETAS Y CASTAÑAS

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned chestnuts

Mushrooms add umami while being lower in calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical for frying.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are less expensive.

Soak the mixed dried mushrooms in warm water until rehydrated, then drain and set aside.

In a pan, add the chicken thighs and brown them lightly without added fats.

Add the rehydrated mushrooms, cooked chestnuts, chopped celery, and carrot to the pan.

Pour in the wine (or semi-dry Marsala) and add the bay leaf.

Season with garlic, garlic powder, and pepper corns to taste.

Sprinkle the granular vegetable broth over the mixture.

Cover and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Cooking Techniques

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