MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ KOKOSKA CO ORIZ (Chicken and Rice)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Season chicken drumsticks with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Chop celery and onions, add to a casserole dish with 2 cups of long grain rice.

Dissolve 4 cups of chicken bouillon in boiling water and add to the rice mixture.

Add chopped celery and onions to the rice.

Sprinkle in some garlic granules and a pinch of pepper.

Mix the rice and vegetable mixture evenly.

Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks on top of the rice mixture.

Add hot peppers if desired.

Cover and bake in the oven at 200°C (about 392°F) until chicken is cooked and rice is fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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