Quick Chicken and Rice Family Dinner | Chef Jean-Pierre

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.

Heat a fry pan over medium heat until it reaches 380 degrees.

Add a big chopped onion to the pan and sauté until golden brown.

Season chicken thighs and legs with seasoned flour and add to the pan to sauté.

Add more salt and black pepper to the chicken while cooking.

Measure 3.5 cups of long-grain rice and wash it before adding to the dish.

Measure 6 cups of chicken stock and set aside.

Chop 3 big zucchinis into small pieces and add to the pan to sauté with the chicken and onion.

Add 12 ounces of kielbasa sausage to the pan.

Chop and add 1 whole green bell pepper to the mixture.

Add 2 cups of cherry tomatoes and 2 cups of chopped spinach to the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of garlic to the pan.

Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme and 1.5 tablespoons of oregano.

Pour in the chicken stock and mix everything together in the pan.

Add the sautéed chicken back into the pan and stir to combine.

Cover the pan and let cook for about 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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