FRENCH ONION BUTTER RICE WITH SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN/ QUICK & EASY MEAL

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet.

Add 1 small chopped onion and cook until soft.

Add 2 cups of jasmine rice and mix together.

Stir in 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix, season all, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.

Pour in chicken broth to cover the rice.

Add parsley for color.

If the rice is not fully cooked, add more chicken broth and cover until tender.

Clean chicken with vinegar and soak in salt water for 15-20 minutes.

Season chicken with creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Pour Louisiana seasoned chicken fry into a brown paper bag and add seasoned chicken.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350-375°F.

Fry chicken flats first, then drumsticks, adjusting heat as necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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