Moroccan Steamed Chicken and Vegetable

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Take any pan that can fit on your gas cooker.

Place 2 pieces of chicken in the pan and roast them to give a golden look.

Add olive oil to the pan and turn the chicken to ensure it cooks evenly.

Place the chicken on a tripod to prevent mess in the kitchen.

Add one onion, new potatoes, and carrots around the chicken in the pan.

Sprinkle 1 spoon of salt and 1/2 spoon of black pepper over the chicken and vegetables.

Cover the pan with kitchen foil to trap the steam.

Cook on low heat for 30 to 40 minutes.

After 30 minutes, check the chicken and vegetables.

If everything is tender, increase the flame slightly to dry out excess moisture.

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