Quick - Simple - Easy Chicken And Rice Dinner | Our Favourite Family Dinner |

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 has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is cost-effective.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green beans

Edamame offers protein, while green beans are budget-friendly.

Heat a little bit of oil in a pan.

Add cumin seeds and half sliced onion; sauté until onions are translucent.

Add one green chili and half chopped tomato; cook until tomatoes are soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and red chili flakes; mix well.

Add 3.5 cups of water and 1/2 cup of coconut milk; mix well before adding rice.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add 2 cups of washed basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) to the boiling water; mix.

Cover and cook on the lowest heat for about 20 minutes until water is reduced.

In another pan, heat some oil and add 2 chopped onions, 3-4 cloves of garlic, and bell peppers; fry for about 2-3 minutes until soft.

Add 2 chicken breasts and fry on high heat until browned, about 7-8 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; mix and cook on high heat for about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, coriander powder, oregano, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red chili flakes; fry for another minute.

Add 1 cup of frozen spinach; mix well.

Add 1/2 cup of cream and 1 cup of coconut milk; mix and cook on medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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