Cajun Chicken And Rice | Delicious Chicken And Rice Recipe | Homemade Chicken and Rice

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.

Cut chicken breast into small pieces, around 1 inch cubes.

Marinate chicken with 1-2 tablespoons of oil, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, black pepper, thyme, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon basil. Mix well.

Let the marinated chicken sit for at least 30 to 40 minutes.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of butter to the marinated chicken.

Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes.

Put the cooked chicken aside.

In a pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 small onion, and 5-6 cloves of garlic. Sauté until fragrant.

Add 1/2 tomato, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek, and 1 teaspoon seasoning to the pan. Mix together.

Add the cooked chicken and rice to the pan and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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