2 chickens with 2 recipes / Free and fresh vegetable around home is good for cooking

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and add flavor.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are widely available and less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable alternative.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is a budget-friendly substitute.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water.

Add ginger, garlic, and green onions to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface for clarity.

Add winter melon, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms to the pot.

Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper.

Simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Remove the chicken pieces and shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Add cilantro and dried goji berries, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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