Chicken and Rice Recipe - How To Make it Tasty and Easy

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.

Chop the red pepper into sticks.

Chop the onion into cubes.

Chop the carrot and add it to the water with rice to start cooking.

For the rice, use 2 cups of rice and add 4 cups of water.

Add salt to taste and a little oil to avoid sticky rice.

Cook the carrot with the rice using steam.

Add coloring to the rice to enhance its appearance.

Cook the rice on low heat for 15 minutes, ensuring it doesn't stick to the pot.

Remove the rice from the heat once cooked and fluffy.

In a pan, heat a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onion, green onion, and red pepper.

Add chicken broth and spices, including dehydrated garlic and parsley, to the sauté.

Cook the chicken breast in the sauté for about 20-30 minutes, depending on size.

Once cooked, remove the chicken to cool and shred it.

Add the shredded chicken and peas to the sauté mixture.

Combine all ingredients in the pot where the rice was cooked.

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