Village Life in Western Iran and Cooking Chicken with Balsamic Sauce and Pasta

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Add chicken to a bowl and season with salt.

Mix in mayonnaise sauce, balsamic, paprika, and garlic powder with the chicken.

Chop tomatoes and add them to the chicken mixture.

Heat sesame oil in a pan and add the chicken mixture.

Cook the chicken until it's browned and cooked through.

In another pot, boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions.

Drain the pasta and set aside.

Add tomato paste and turmeric to the chicken in the pan and stir well.

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