*๐Ÿ— Golden Rice with Grilled Chicken* Ingredients (serves 4): - 3 cups longโ€‘grain rice (washed and soaked) - 2 large chicken pieces (drumsticks or thighs) - 1 onion (chopped) - 2 cloves garlic (minced) - 1 cup diced vegetables (carrots, red + green bell peppers) - 2 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tsp curry powder - ยฝ tsp turmeric (for golden color) - 1 tsp paprika or chili powder (optional, for heat) - 3 tbsp vegetable oil - 4 cups chicken stock or water - Fresh herbs (chives or green onions) for garnish - Salt & pepper to taste Steps 1. Prepare the chicken - Season with garlic, curry, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Grill or ovenโ€‘roast until crispy outside and juicy inside. 2. Cook the rice - Heat oil in a pot, sautรฉ onion + garlic. - Add tomato paste, curry, turmeric, and stir until fragrant. - Pour in rice + chicken stock, season with salt. - Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fluffy. 3. Add vegetables - Stir in diced carrots and bell peppers just before rice finishes cooking. - Let steam together for 5 minutes. 4. Plate & serve - Place rice in a serving dish. - Top with grilled chicken. - Garnish with fresh herbs.