CHICKEN STEW WITH SADZA

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and green bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, coriander, and cumin; stir well.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

While the stew simmers, prepare the sadza by boiling water in a separate pot.

Gradually add maize meal to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the sadza, stirring frequently, until thickened and smooth, about 10-15 minutes.

Serve the chicken stew over a mound of sadza.

Cooking Techniques

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