Stew Chicken And Easy Jamaican Fried Dumplings Recipe Tips | Chef Ricardo Cooking

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces meat intake; water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients; yams are often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced bell peppers and carrots; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pot; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and lime juice; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

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