Winter stew Chicken with a twist

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken adds flavor at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is an economical alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while parsnips can be a cost-effective substitute.

Cut up and wash the chicken, removing the wings and backbone.

Season the chicken with green seasoning, salt, and black pepper; let sit for 10-15 minutes.

Brown the chicken on both sides in a wide pot.

Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, and some onions with water to create a puree.

Deglaze the pot with the blended mixture.

Add thyme, sliced carrots, and a bay leaf to the pot; mix well.

Grate in two cloves of garlic and mix.

Add smoked paprika, curry powder, and roasted ground jeera; let simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the browned chicken to the pot and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.

Taste for salt and adjust as needed; cook for another 5-8 minutes.

Add cilantro and a large batch of baby spinach; stir until spinach is wilted.

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