THE BEST CAMEROONIAN CHICKEN STEW: CHICKEN STEW RECIPE

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats; canola is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides similar texture; cabbage is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier; seasoned water is cost-effective.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

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

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

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

Add sliced carrots and cook for an additional 10 minutes until tender.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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