How to make chicken and rice

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Take chicken legs and coat them with seasoned flour, ensuring it's well covered.

Chop half an onion and add it to the chicken.

Pour a small amount of chicken broth on the side of the chicken in the pan, but not too much as the chicken will make its own liquid.

Place the chicken in the oven and let it cook for 45 minutes.

While the chicken is cooking, rinse 2 cups of rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

In a pot, combine the rinsed rice with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat and let the rice cook until fluffy.

In a separate pan, melt butter to make gravy.

Add seasoned flour to the melted butter to create a roux for the gravy.

Slowly add water and chicken broth to the roux, stirring until it thickens.

Once the chicken is done, pour the gravy over the chicken and serve it with the rice.

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