Delicious BBQ Rice Recipe by Lemon Cone

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar content and costs.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: legumes

Tofu is lower in calories and legumes are cost-effective protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while being affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is nutrient-dense, while bulgur is budget-friendly.

Marinate chicken in barbecue sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell peppers and carrots, cooking until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add rice to the skillet with water and soy sauce.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in peas and cooked chicken.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

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