Moambe chicken | Wikipedia audio article

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey can be leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika provides flavor without the heat, while black pepper is more common.

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 grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate peanut butter, mixing until well combined with the tomato mixture.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add chicken pieces to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.

Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Cover and cook on low heat for 45-60 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in chopped green bell pepper and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Finish with a splash of lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

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