Tunisian Chicken Pasta / مقرونة بالدجاج / Makarouna Bel Salsa / Pâtes Tunisienne au Poulet

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are often less expensive.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

Cut 1 onion in half and dice into small pieces.

Cut 1 tomato into small chunks.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and cook until golden brown.

Add the diced tomato and 7 ounces (180 grams) of tomato puree to the pan.

Add the minced garlic cloves to the mixture.

For spices, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Add 2 chicken drumsticks, 1 tablespoon of harissa, and 3 bay leaves to the pan.

Stir everything for about 5 minutes.

Add boiling water to the sauce, stir well, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, turn the heat down to low, cover the pan, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Cook the pasta and 2 green peppers until the pasta absorbs the sauce as it cools.

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