Ramadan Recipes iftar Meals Chicken Boiled Bulgur Pilaf Kemalpasa Dessert and Tomato Soup

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are less expensive and more flavorful.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme is a common herb that can be used instead.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Reduces sodium intake without losing flavor.

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

Add salt, pepper, bay leaves, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and peppercorns to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly.

Strain the broth and reserve for future use or discard.

Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Serve the chicken warm or refrigerate for later use.

Cooking Techniques

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