CASSAVA CHICKEN RECIPE - Cooking With Pops Ep.48 - Chicken Mogo Recipe - Delicious East African Dish

mogo (cassava)

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato offers a similar texture with added nutrients.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

Peel and cut mogo into thick strips.

Soak mogo strips in water for 30 minutes.

Drain and pat dry the mogo strips.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Fry the mogo strips until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove mogo and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.

Add garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, and curry powder; cook for another minute.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate bell pepper and tomato; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add fried mogo to the chicken mixture; toss gently to combine.

Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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