CHICKEN AND RICE | Yellow Rice and Chicken Recipe | BLACK BEANS Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Cut 14 ounces of chicken into small pieces.

Season chicken with Trader Joe's chicken blend seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well and let sit for about 10 minutes.

In a 3.2 or 3.9 caldero pot, heat about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium low heat.

Add 1 cup of rinsed long-grain rice to the pot and brown for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add 1/2 cup of vermicelli noodles to the rice and continue to toast until golden brown.

Add 3 tablespoons of minced bell pepper and 1.5 tablespoons of minced garlic to the pot, sautéing for another 3 to 5 minutes.

Create space in the pot and add the seasoned chicken, browning for about 2 minutes.

Add the spice blend (chicken bouillon powder, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cracked black pepper) to the pot and mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes without lifting the lid, then turn off the heat and let it sit for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a spoon and serve.

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