The Best Chicken and Rice Recipe | Restaurant style Saudi food by Mirza’s kitchen

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.

Mix whole chilli, cumin, turmeric, coriander, fennel, black pepper, cardamom, bay leaves, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Marinate chicken with green chilli, red capsicum, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, oil, mixed spices, tomato, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vinegar.

In a pot, sauté onion slices, ginger and garlic paste, chopped tomato, and tomato paste in oil.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until done.

Add water and rice to the pot and cook until rice is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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