Make These $1.25 Rice & Beans In 2025

Rice & Beans are used in traditional dishes across the world, but my favorite preparations of them come from Central America. The acidic and savory flavors are the best way to eat these cost effective ingredients that won't make you tired of eating them all week long. Ingredients (serves 6-8): -2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts -1 1/2 cups long-grain rice -2 15oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed -2 1/4 cups water -1/4 cup lizano sauce (60ml) -1 tbsp caldo de pollo powder -1 onion -3 garlic cloves -1 green bell pepper -1 tsp ground cumin -1 tsp annatto (or paprika) -1 tsp dried oregano -1 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon grease -Salt and pepper to taste -Chopped cilantro -Lime wedges - Optionally serve with fried eggs Products I use: -Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3qGPBwL -Tojiro Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/3KtcH1F -Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3fH6YHz -10" Cast Iron: https://amzn.to/3Ks9f7o -Air Fryer: https://amzn.to/3GLj7ab -Duxtop Induction Burner: https://amzn.to/3nBvyh9 -Garlic Press: https://amzn.to/3qFKyN0 -Potato Ricer: https://amzn.to/3Iit8fA -Bulk Maldon Flakey Salt: https://amzn.to/3nFQjIO -Instant Read Thermometer: https://amzn.to/32D84kK -Candy/Frying Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3qHlzJb -Microplane zester: https://amzn.to/3KBBAHV -Vacuum sealer: https://amzn.to/3Y5sLxZ