Quick and easy chicken, rice, and beans recipe. Full recipe below.

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.

Add 2 cups water and 1 cup rice to medium pot, place on medium heat and cover pan. Start on Chicken.

Combine chicken and seasoning ingredients into medium bowl. Add oil to medium pan on medium heat, when pan is to temperature add Chicken. Cook for five min.

Add black beans to small pot, stir in butter, place on low heat.

Flip chicken after five minutes, then cook an additional five on the other side. Stir beans occasionally.

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