Chicken and Rice - One Pot Meal - The Hillbilly Kitchen

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 a 12-inch skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Coat the chicken tenders with lemon juice and honey.

Add the chicken tenders to the hot skillet and brown them before adding the onions.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet after the chicken is in to prevent burning.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the skillet and cook until the chicken starts to brown and the onions become opaque, about 30 minutes.

Check the chicken and turn it over to brown the other side.

Once browned, add 2 cups of water to the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to tenderize the chicken and extract flavors from the pan.

Add 1 cup of long grain rice to the skillet and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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