Chtitha Djedj Recipe (Algerian Chicken with Chickpeas)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while water is the most economical.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped red onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add chicken leg quarters and brown on all sides.

Incorporate boiled chickpeas, chopped bell pepper, and tomato paste, stirring well.

Sprinkle in cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix to combine.

Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until chicken is tender.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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