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Pan fried Chicken Breast, rice, peas, corn
It took me a long time to be confident in cooking and I still mess up, at least once a week but I'm always learning. This plate was a solid 7, and only cost about $10 to feed 4.
For the chicken, I pounded, seasoned, lightly breaded, and put hot pan with enough oil that it doesn't stick to the bottom.
Seasonings I used were the basics, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, Tony's Creole, parsley for garnish... also salt and pepper in the corn with a little sugar 😘
Rice is HARD without a rice maker and Ive never had one. 😭 The easiest rice I've found besides I'm instant is Supreme rice. Cook according to the instructions, but add a chicken bullion cube during the water boiling process. Baby girl hates minute rice so we thuggin it out with a pot 🍲
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