Chicken with Rice Budget Dinner Recipe | Chef Jean-Pierre

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey reduces fat while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is cost-effective.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, and frozen peas are economical.

Prepare all ingredients in advance, chopping and dicing as needed.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until caramelized.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.

Season chicken with black pepper and sauté until browned.

Remove chicken and set aside; add more olive oil if necessary.

Add chopped bell peppers and garlic to the pot, sautéing until softened.

Add paprika, cayenne pepper, and herbs de Provence to the vegetables.

Pour in the roasted chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Add the can of tomatoes and bay leaves to the pot, stirring to combine.

Add the rice to the pot, stirring to combine with other ingredients.

Return the browned chicken to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.

Cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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