Surinamese chicken stew-gestoofde kip

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: parsnip

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while parsnips are often less expensive.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrot

Zucchini is lower in calories, and carrots are usually cheaper.

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

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell pepper, tomato, carrot, and potato; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and add bay leaves, thyme, cumin, and coriander; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

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