This meal will satisfy your eyes before your stomach! Turkish ❤️ Azerbaijan Village Cooking

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Heat olive 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 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat the chicken.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers; mix well.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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