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chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces add flavor and moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients mentioned under the seasoning. Keep it aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken with 2 tsp of seasoning, lemon juice and oil. Marinate and set it aside for 30 minutes.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat.

Add the marinated chicken in the pan. Cook stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. The chicken need not to be fully cooked at this stage. Remove it to a plate.

In the same pot, add onions and sauté it until translucent.

Add garlic and mixed vegetables. Sauté on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chicken broth, remaining seasoning, lemon juice, and stir to combine. Taste the liquid and add more salt or pepper as per taste.

Add the chicken back to the pan.

Add rice and gently stir to combine. Bring it to a boil.

Cover the pot & cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed by the rice.

Cover and keep it aside for 10 minutes.

Fluff it up with a fork. Add coriander leaves.

One pot chicken and rice are ready to serve. Serve it with your favorite salad and lemon wedges.

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