30-Minute Nigerian Stewed Chicken, Jollof Rice & Pasta Recipe | Quick & Easy Meal Prep

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is cost-effective.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while using water is budget-friendly.

Season chicken off camera and marinate for 2-3 hours.

Put marinated chicken in the oven for 15 minutes at 410°F.

In hot oil, add diced white onions and fry for a little bit.

Add pre-made sauce and fry for 10 minutes.

Add curry powder, thyme, rosemary, and chicken seasoning to the sauce.

Add baked chicken with stock to the sauce and stir gently.

Add salt and let chicken soak up the sauce for about 2 minutes.

Carefully take out the chicken and leave the sauce behind.

Add angel hair pasta to the sauce and mix well.

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