Guinea Bissau - Cafriela de Frango

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat, and red pepper flakes are a budget-friendly alternative.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive depending on the cut.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, and dried herbs can be more cost-effective.

Boil the chicken thighs until cooked through.

Prepare a marinade with lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped onions, and season with salt and pepper.

Add the whole green pepper and bay leaves to the marinade.

Let the chicken marinate for a while (exact time not specified).

Preheat the air fryer (or oven) to a suitable temperature for baking.

Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer.

Cook the chicken in the air fryer until it is browned and cooked through (exact time not specified).

Serve the chicken hot.

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