Chicken & Potato Stew

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken adds flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Yellow bell peppers are nutritious, while green ones are often cheaper.

Fry onions in a pot until golden brown.

Add water, coriander powder, black pepper, and cinnamon sticks; cook for 15 minutes.

Add garlic paste, vegetta, and tomato paste; stir to combine.

Add cleaned whole chicken pieces, trimming off fatty parts beforehand.

Cook chicken for 15 minutes.

Add potatoes and cumin powder; stir and add a little water.

Turn heat up until it boils, then reduce heat and allow to cook for 15 minutes.

After 10 minutes, taste the stew and add salt to taste.

Check if chicken and potatoes are cooked; if not, allow to cook longer, checking regularly.

Skim excess oil off the top of the stew before serving.

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