How to cook Moamba de galinha (The Angolan dish)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides a similar texture with less allergenic potential.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes

Incorporate chicken pieces, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes

Mix in chili powder and salt, stirring to combine

Pour in chicken broth and water to cover the chicken and bring to a simmer

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken is tender

Season with additional salt and lemon juice to taste

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