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How to make chicken and rice taste good
Chicken and rice is an easy meal to repeat. If you have stopped looking forward to it, try adding different herbs and spices before changing the whole recipe.
Start with what bothers you
If the chicken is dry, adding flavour will not fix its texture. If the texture is fine but the flavour is dull, taste a bite with a little lemon juice, pepper or spices and see what you prefer.
You can keep a batch lightly seasoned and add a different finish when you eat it. That gives you more variety without cooking a separate recipe for every lunch.
Where Pranasalt fits
Pranasalt is a flavour enhancer made from 95% Himalayan pink salt and 5% spices: chilli, fenugreek, mango powder, mustard, asafoetida and sesame. Each sachet contains roughly 1g and about 0.2 kcal. It contains mustard, wheat flour and sesame.
Sprinkle a little over the cooked chicken, rice and vegetables, then taste before adding more. Count it towards the salt you use in the meal.
Ideas to try
Lemon or vinegar
Add a small squeeze or splash to a bite first. Keep it separate until serving so you can decide how much you want.
Chilli or pepper
Try chilli flakes, black pepper or a hot sauce you like. Check the sauce label if you are tracking ingredients or calories.
Fresh herbs
Chopped parsley, coriander or spring onion gives the meal a different flavour. Add them when you serve it.
A sauce you enjoy
Yoghurt with lemon and herbs, soy sauce or another favourite can work. The amount you use and the recipe determine what it adds to the meal.
Pranasalt
Keep a sachet with your lunch and sprinkle it over the food when you are ready to eat. Mango powder adds tang; chilli and mustard bring warmth and sharpness.
Questions
Should I season chicken before or after cooking?
You can do both. A marinade or spice rub before cooking gives you one starting flavour; lemon, herbs or a sprinkle of Pranasalt at serving lets you adjust each portion.
How do I make meal prep less repetitive?
Try a different finish on each portion: lemon and pepper, chopped herbs, then Pranasalt. You can also change a side dish or cooking method when you want more variety.
Can Pranasalt make dry chicken juicy?
No. It changes flavour, but it cannot undo overcooking or restore moisture.
Can I use Pranasalt on rice as well?
Yes. Sprinkle a little over cooked rice and taste before adding more, especially if you salted the cooking water.
What does a Pranasalt sachet cost?
A one-time 150-sachet box costs €79 in the EU or £69 in the UK, about €0.53 or 46p per sachet. The monthly plan costs €69 or £59, about €0.46 or 39p per sachet. Use as much or as little as you like with each meal.
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