Cajun Chicken and Rice Recipe | How to Make Cajun Chicken and Rice | Infoods

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-brand cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and may save money.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the cut up chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and ginger, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Add the chopped tomato and tomato paste, mixing well.

Incorporate the diced carrot and zucchini into the mixture.

Add the rice and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Pour in the water and add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, chicken stock cube, and salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.

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