CHICKEN TOMATO STEW: Italian Americas Dinner

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can be healthier, while bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the vegetables and herbs by laying them out on a plate.

Wash the skin of the ginger properly, leaving some skin on if desired.

Grind the rosemary finely, using a grinder if available, and measure out 1/2 teaspoon.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of marjoram.

Keep the herbs well separated from the spices, measuring out 1/4 teaspoon of dried pimento berries and 1 tablespoon of dried parsley.

Peel the garlic, cut off the ends, and remove any spoiled parts.

Peel the onion, removing just the brown skin and the first layer if it's spoiled.

Cut off the stem from the tomatoes and prepare them for cooking.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the chicken, using 1/2 tablespoon for marinating and saving the rest for later.

Prepare a bowl of water with 3 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar for cleaning the chicken.

Clean the chicken thighs and legs thoroughly, removing blood clots and excess fat.

Rinse the chicken again in clean water with a few drops of vinegar.

Debone the chicken thighs using a sharp knife, trimming the flesh away from the bone and cutting around any collagen.

Cut the deboned chicken into strips about 1 inch thick, roughly the size of a pinky finger.

Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and add sliced onions on top.

Massage the chicken and onions with 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Grind the garlic cloves or mash them with a knife, and finely dice the scallion.

Rinse the tomatoes in a bowl of water with vinegar, then peel them if desired.

Chop the tomatoes into quarters and then into smaller pieces, placing them back in a bowl for cooking.

Prepare a medium-sized saucepan for cooking.

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