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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs are healthier, while dried herbs are more economical.

Heat vegetable 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 diced carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in rice and mix well with other ingredients.

Pour in water and add lemon juice, tomato paste, and spices.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Check rice for doneness; if needed, add more water and cook until tender.

Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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