Holiday Chicken and Rice with Knorr

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.

Chop garlic and dice onion.

Pat dry the chicken to ensure a good sear.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Sear the chicken skin-side down for 8 minutes, then increase heat to medium for 5 minutes.

Flip the chicken and sear the other side for about 1 minute.

Add diced onions and garlic to the pan and sweat for 2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add the garlic after 2 minutes of sweating the onions.

Rinse the white long grain rice until the water runs clear, then add it to the pan and toast it.

Deglaze the pan with white wine and let it cook briefly.

Add diced tomatoes and water to the pan.

Incorporate Knorr chicken bouillon and bring to a boil.

Smash the bouillon cubes to incorporate evenly into the mixture.

Return the chicken to the pan skin-side up.

Cover the pan and place it in the oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

Stir in frozen peas before serving.

Add almonds for crunch before serving.

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