Turning $55 into 20 Meals! One-Pan Garlic and Sage Chicken & Rice

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water + bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a budget-friendly swap.

fresh sage

🥗Healthier: dried sage

💰Cheaper: none

Dried sage is a more affordable option and has a longer shelf life.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: none

Chicken breast is leaner but may not be as flavorful as thighs.

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel.

Make a spice mix with dried thyme, kosher salt, smoked paprika, ground sage, and black pepper.

Sprinkle the spice mix on the chicken thighs, using slightly more than half on the skin side, then flip and coat the other side.

Dice half a shallot and mince three cloves of garlic.

Chop enough fresh sage to make a tablespoon, leaving the rest whole.

Heat a skillet over medium heat, ensuring it's deep and has sides.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot skillet until shimmering.

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy.

Flip the chicken thighs and cook for a few more minutes until browned on both sides, then remove and set aside.

Add the diced shallot to the skillet and stir constantly for about 30 seconds.

Add the minced garlic and chopped sage, stirring for about a minute to combine and release flavors.

Add 1 cup of rinsed rice to the skillet and toast for about a minute, stirring to incorporate.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast and season with a generous sprinkle of salt.

Add 2 cups of chopped kale to the skillet.

Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth, 3/4 cup of coconut milk, and 1/2 cup of water, stirring to combine.

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet on top of the rice mixture.

Cover the skillet and transfer to an oven preheated to 375°F, cooking for about 14 to 16 minutes until the rice is fluffy.

Optionally, fry extra sage leaves in heated oil to make crispy sage for garnish.

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