Manastirska Magernitsa, Monastery Cook House - Sofia, Bulgaria

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, and white wine is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, while green onions are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots, bell peppers, and garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and tomatoes; mix well.

Pour in red wine and add bay leaves, paprika, and black pepper.

Season with salt to taste and stir to combine.

Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld.

Remove from oven and discard bay leaves.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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