Marqa Recipe - How to Cook Tunisian Chicken Stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth, while allspice is often less expensive.

Heat a Dutch oven on medium-high and add a glug of olive oil.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden and translucent.

Add chicken legs skin side down and brown them.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of harissa.

Add 1 tablespoon of the spice blend and 1 tablespoon of salt; stir to combine.

Pour in 1.5 liters of hot water and add 4 medium onions and red potatoes.

Add 4 poblano peppers for heat or substitute with bell peppers.

Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and cook for 40 minutes, checking periodically to ensure there's still water.

After 40 minutes, stir in whole garlic cloves and cover for another 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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