Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice | mali cooking

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Stir in chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for another 3-4 minutes

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 minutes

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a simmer

Stir in rice, ensuring it's evenly distributed

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped parsley

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired

Cooking Techniques

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