Easy Chicken and Rice Stew | Food From Portugal

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes can be more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while barley is often less expensive.

Cut 3 medium ripe tomatoes into small chunks.

Chop 1 large onion.

Heat 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil over low heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook until the tomato starts to break down.

Add 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) of chicken cut into pieces and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.

Add 4 cloves of chopped garlic and 100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine.

Cook the chicken for about 45 minutes.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of tomato pulp.

Add 250 grams (1 1/4 cups) of long-grain rice and 500 ml (about 2 cups) of chicken broth.

Boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook the rice for 10 to 12 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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