SALT & PEPPER CHICKEN.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium content while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cumin and coriander provide flavor while mixed spices can be more economical.

cooking wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White grape juice is a non-alcoholic alternative while apple cider vinegar is cheaper.

Add chicken to a bowl and season with salt and lots of black pepper.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry the chicken for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown on both sides.

Add a little water to the pan to cook the potatoes until soft.

In the meantime, add salt to the basmati rice while it cooks.

Add turmeric and two cardamom pods to the rice.

Once the water boils, cook the rice for 7 to 8 minutes, then rinse in cold water.

Transfer the rice to a container, add butter and a little sugar, and steam in the microwave for 10 minutes with a lid on.

Continue to add water to the chicken and potatoes until the potatoes are soft.

Strain the rice after cooking and serve with the chicken.

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