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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while sunflower oil is less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while green onions are less costly.

Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated carrot; cook until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.

Sprinkle in paprika and vegetable seasoning; stir well to coat the chicken.

Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered to steam.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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