"Albanian Chicken & Rice Bake: The Secret Recipe That Will Leave You Craving for More!"

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is more nutritious, while white rice is cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced carrots and bell peppers; cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb flavors.

Add chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and arrange chicken pieces on top.

In a bowl, whisk together yogurt and eggs; pour over the chicken and rice.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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