Peas Rice and Chicken Recipe | Pigeon Peas and Rice | How to make peas and rice | Easy Rice recipes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onions and diced sweet peppers to the pot and sauté until softened.

Stir in garlic, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick; cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add chicken to the pot and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in Sazon powder, chicken bouillon, garlic herbs, dried basil, garlic salt, and paprika; stir to combine.

Pour in tomato sauce, pigeon peas, rice, and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Stir in sliced bell peppers and cilantro before serving.

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