I made an amazing discovery...if I go into my local Wal-Mart just as they're opening in the morning, I can often pick up a whole rotisserie chicken from the day before for $2.50.
That's $2.50 for a fully cooked chicken. That's about half the price of a fresh one that I'd have to cook myself.
Then I'll take it home, stick it in the six quart crock pot, and boil it until it's falling off the bone. I have a straining basket that fits into the slow cooker and holds the chicken, which makes straining and separating the meat a snap.
Strain and pick the meat, pouring the broth back into the crock pot. Chicken soup for days. Or chicken broth for days. And both the meat and chicken freezes quite well.
That's how my mom taught me to make rice - saute the rice and onion (I like the garlic addition!) then add chicken broth (or if no broth is handy, a large chicken bouillon cube). I love black beans and rice and mango salsa - never thought about putting them together!
I made an amazing discovery...if I go into my local Wal-Mart just as they're opening in the morning, I can often pick up a whole rotisserie chicken from the day before for $2.50.
That's $2.50 for a fully cooked chicken. That's about half the price of a fresh one that I'd have to cook myself.
Then I'll take it home, stick it in the six quart crock pot, and boil it until it's falling off the bone. I have a straining basket that fits into the slow cooker and holds the chicken, which makes straining and separating the meat a snap.
Strain and pick the meat, pouring the broth back into the crock pot. Chicken soup for days. Or chicken broth for days. And both the meat and chicken freezes quite well.
That's good protein for a good deal! And excellent advice on how to make it go further, thank you!
That's how my mom taught me to make rice - saute the rice and onion (I like the garlic addition!) then add chicken broth (or if no broth is handy, a large chicken bouillon cube). I love black beans and rice and mango salsa - never thought about putting them together!
The combination surprised me too—two great dishes that go well together!
Thank you for your wonderful recipes and information ❤️
Thank you for being here, Annie.