Quick No Fry Chicken Damah | Simple Chicken Stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor and is often more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

Blend half of the onions and tomatoes with some water until smooth.

Add the remaining onions and blend again.

Heat olive oil in a pot and add the blended onion and tomato mixture.

Add coriander powder, garlic paste, and a cinnamon stick to the pot.

Cook covered on high heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Clean the chicken and check on the stew base.

Add chicken drumsticks and black pepper to the pot.

Cook for 20 minutes.

Adjust salt to taste and add cumin powder; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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