Instructions

1. Place a large pot over medium-high heat, and add the avocado oil;
2. Add the chicken pieces into the pot along with a sprinkle or two of salt and pepper, and allow them to brown for about 2-3 minutes; remove the chicken pieces from the pot, and set aside for a moment.
3. Add in the diced celery, onion, and bell pepper, and caramelize it for about 2-3 minutes in the oil, the Creole seasoning, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and stir to combine.
4. Add in the garlic and stir, and once it becomes aromatic, add in the tomatoes, and cook for about 1 minute.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken, and the cooked rice; stir to combine. Add the chicken broth and allow the stew to simmer gently on low/medium-low, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
6. Finish by stirring in the chopped parsley and cilantro.

Fragrant Garlic Rice

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large cloves of garlic, pressed through a garlic press
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 3 cups water

Instructions

1. Place a medium pot over medium-high heat, and add in the olive oil; once hot, add in the pressed garlic, and stir to combine.
2. Once the garlic becomes fragrant, add in the rice, the salt, and the pepper and stir.
3. Next, add in the water, stir, and simmer the rice, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until tender.
4. Turn off the heat, and after 5 minutes, fluff with fork and serve.