No time to cook! If you have rice and chicken make this! Quick and Easy!

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.

Separate the chicken thighs and drumsticks, using 6 pieces total.

In a bowl, mix together chili flakes, garam masala, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Add half of the spice mixture to the chicken pieces and reserve the other half for later.

Mix the chicken pieces with vegetable oil using your hands until combined.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil.

Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the pan and brown for about 3-5 minutes, turning until both sides are browned.

Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set aside.

Slice one medium white onion and add it to the same pan, sautéing for 30-45 seconds.

Add 3 crushed garlic cloves to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds until browned.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the reserved spice mixture to the pan and mix well for about 1-2 minutes.

Measure 2 cups of Thai Jasmine rice, wash it, and add it to the pan, combining everything for 1-2 minutes.

Add water or chicken stock, using a ratio of 2 cups of liquid for every 1 cup of rice.

Juice half of a lemon into the pan and mix well for about 1-2 minutes.

Cut the other half of the lemon into thin slices and place them on top of the rice in the pan.

Add the browned chicken pieces on top of the lemon slices.

Cover the pan and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through.

Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves or parsley before serving.

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