this recipe will drive you crazy, tomato rice with chicken | super easy and delicious

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option; chicken thighs are more economical than breasts.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken with turmeric, salt, and lemon juice for 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and bell pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies; cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until they break down and oil separates, about 8-10 minutes.

Add black pepper and thyme; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add marinated chicken; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add rinsed rice and stir well to coat with spices.

Pour in water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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