Somali Chicken Salad

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Chop 2 chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil in a saucepan.

Add chicken to the pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Cook chicken for about 5 minutes until white.

Chop 1 onion finely and add to the pan.

Cook for another 2 to 5 minutes until onions are soft.

Add 1 teaspoon of pepper, 2 chopped tomatoes, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of cumin.

Reduce heat and cook for a further 10 minutes until the mixture reduces to a thick gravy.

Let the chicken cool down and transfer it to a serving bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and mix well.

Chill in the fridge for about half an hour.

Cooking Techniques

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