In today's economically turbulent world, budget meals can be delicious without compromising on quality or nutrition. By planning meals, buying in bulk, embracing vegetarian options, reinventing leftovers, and making DIY snacks, you can enjoy meals that are easy on the pocket, especially if you’re open to experimenting with affordable ingredients including homemade snacks like popcorn, granola bars, and yogurt with fresh fruit, all of which are both cost-effective and healthier.
Let’s take a look at this mouth-watering Fajita Rice recipe which is quick and budget friendly:
Ingredients
Fajita Rice
- 250 grams boneless chicken (cut in cubes)
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp garlic
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red chili
- 1 tsp paprika powder or to taste
- ¼ tsp mixed herbs
- 2 tbsp shangrila soy sauce
- 1 tbsp shangrila vinegar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 small sized onion
- 1 capsicum
- 1 – 2 tbsp shangrila chili garlic sauce
- 2 cups boiled white rice as required
Method
- Take the chicken cubes & place them in a bowl. Add salt, garlic, black pepper, crushed red chilli, mixed herbs, paprika powder, soy sauce, and vinegar. Mix well to marinate the chicken properly. Let the marinated chicken sit for 30 minutes at least. In a frying pan add oil and onion, fry the onion until they turn translucent. Add marinated chicken & stir continuously on high flame for 1-2 minutes. Cover and cook on low flame until the chicken is done. Add capsicum and chilli garlic sauce and mix. Cook it on high to medium flame for a minute. Add the boiled rice to the frying pan & mix well so that they’re covered with flavor. Dish out & serve hot.
In today's culinary landscape, where time and budget are often at a premium, recipes like this delightful Fajita Rice prove that delicious, nutritious, and wallet-friendly meals are well within reach. So, whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned chef, by following these budget-savvy tips and indulging in recipes like this, you can relish every bite without breaking the bank. Bon appétit!
