Traditional Albanian Food | Tepsi me Pule (Chicken with Rice)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits but is often more affordable.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

White pepper is a cost-effective alternative.

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and heat it up.

Add seasoned chicken thighs to the pan and fry for a couple of minutes on each side until crispy.

Remove the chicken thighs from the pan and set aside.

Add 2 cups of plain white rice to the same pan and fry without any liquid to absorb the flavors.

Add chopped vegetables (yellow bell peppers, yellow onion, carrots, celery) to the rice and mix.

Season the mixture with garlic salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion salt, sea salt, and black pepper.

Add 4 cups of chicken broth to the rice and vegetable mixture and mix everything together.

Add the chicken thighs back into the pan with the rice and vegetables.

Cover the pan with foil and bake in the oven at 420°F for about 40 minutes.

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 455°F for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the top.

Cooking Techniques

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