Yellow Rice Recipe || Budget Friendly

turmeric

💰Cheaper: saffron

Saffron provides a similar color but is significantly more expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add a blend of fresh garlic, habanero pepper, and black pepper; sauté for about a minute.

Add assorted colored peppers and onions; sauté for another minute or two.

Stir in turmeric powder and sauté briefly.

Add cooked rice (previously frozen for 10-15 minutes) to the pan and toast for three minutes while stirring constantly.

Season with black pepper, salt, nor chicken bouillon, and onion powder.

Add cooked mixed vegetables (microwaved for 7-8 minutes) and combine well.

Adjust spices as needed and add pepper sauce if desired.

For the chicken, season whole chicken with green seasoning, black pepper, nor chicken bouillon, salt, cumin powder, and mustard.

Poke holes in the chicken to allow marinade to penetrate; let it marinate for some time.

Cook the marinated chicken in an air fryer at 320°F for 45 minutes, then increase to 350°F for an additional 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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