Rural Cooking in Iran : Delicious Recipes for Food and Bread

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water is budget-friendly.

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into chunks.

In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Add the potato chunks to the bowl and toss until well coated.

Spread the chicken and potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Slice the onion and bell pepper, then scatter them over the chicken and potatoes.

Roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

Baste the chicken with the juices halfway through cooking for added flavor.

Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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