Congolese Chicken Stew

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, and pork can be cheaper depending on the cut.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is a healthier alternative, while sunflower seed butter is often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories, and green beans can be more budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped red onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic & ginger paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced yellow bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Add chicken pieces to the pot; brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in cream fresh, mixed herbs, jumbo all purpose seasoning, granulated garlic, garlic seasoning, and ground nutmeg; mix well.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Finish with a sprinkle of spring onions before serving.

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