PIRJAN Chicken with Rice and Vegetables | Bosnian Food Piletinu sa Rižom Recept

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is a budget-friendly alternative.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often less expensive.

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

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

Add chicken pieces, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture; stir well.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and bay leaves; shred chicken if desired.

Add rice to the pot; stir and bring to a boil again.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Stir in peas and corn; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Return chicken to the pot; mix well and heat through.

Garnish with parsley and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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