Heart Healthy Chicken and rice (completely salt free)for the whole family.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is healthier, and vegetable broth is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven for roasting.

Season the chicken drumsticks with onions, bell peppers, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), and scallions.

Add paprika for color to the chicken.

Add ground turmeric for color to the chicken.

Add basil to the chicken for flavor.

Add Italian seasoning to the chicken for flavor.

Add garlic powder to the chicken for flavor.

Add onion powder to the chicken for flavor.

Add ground cumin to the chicken for flavor.

Add dried oregano to the chicken for flavor.

Add ground celery seed to the chicken for flavor.

Add black pepper to the chicken for flavor.

Mix the seasonings thoroughly into the chicken.

If the chicken is not seasoned well, add more seasoning as needed.

Add sodium free chicken bouillon to the seasoned chicken for flavor.

Chop yellow bell pepper, onion, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, cilantro, and green onions.

Add the chopped vegetables to the seasoned chicken and mix well.

Add a little bit of water to the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Add 2 cups of rice to the mixture.

Add 3 and 1/3 cups of liquid to the rice.

Seal the baking sheet tightly with foil and place a lid on it to prevent steam from escaping.

Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork after resting and serve the chicken on top.

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