Alright, let’s talk about what to eat with that chicken and rice, you know? It’s good stuff on its own, but sometimes you just need a little somethin’ extra, somethin’ on the side. I ain’t fancy, so don’t expect no big words or complicated recipes. Just good, plain eatin’.
First off, greens. Yeah, you heard me right. Greens. Like them Brussels sprouts. You can get the ones that look like tiny cabbages. Now, I ain’t gonna lie, some folks don’t like ’em. But if you cook ’em right, with some bacon, oh honey, they get real tasty. The bacon, it gives ’em a smoky flavor, and the sprouts, they get kinda sweet. It’s a good match, like them folks say. So you fry up that bacon, nice and crispy, then you throw in them sprouts. Cook ’em till they’re soft, but not too soft, you know? You want a little bite to ’em. Trust me on this one. Brussels sprouts and bacon, that’s a side dish fit for a king… or, you know, just regular folks like us.
- Brussels sprouts with bacon
- Broccoli with cheese
- Beans and such
Then there’s broccoli. Now, broccoli, that’s another good one. Especially with cheese. You can make a broccoli cheese bake. It ain’t hard. You just cook up the broccoli, till it’s tender. Then you mix it with cheese, lots of cheese, and some milk and eggs. And then you bake it in the oven till it’s bubbly and golden brown. My grandkids, they love this stuff. They gobble it right up. And it’s good for ’em too, seein’ as how it’s got them vegetables. You can add some breadcrumbs on top, if you want, to make it a little crunchy. But even without, it’s mighty fine eatin’. Easy to make, too. Even I can do it, and that’s sayin’ somethin’. This cheesy broccoli thing, it goes real good with chicken and rice. It fills you up, and it’s got that cheesy goodness that just makes you feel happy inside.
And don’t forget about beans. All kinds of beans. Black beans, lentils, even them chickpeas. They’re cheap, and they’re good for ya. You can cook ’em up with some onions and peppers, and a little bit of spice, if you like. Or you can just boil ’em up plain and simple. They go good with rice, and chicken, too. It’s a hearty meal, you know? Fills your belly and keeps you goin’. My old man, he used to love beans. Said they gave him energy to work in the fields all day. I don’t know about all that, but I do know they taste good and they don’t cost much, which is important when you got a lot of mouths to feed.
Sometimes, when I’m feelin’ fancy, I make a stew. A good hearty stew, with meat and vegetables and all sorts of good stuff. You can put just about anything in a stew. Potatoes, carrots, celery, whatever you got on hand. And you can serve it right over rice, with your chicken on the side. It’s like a whole meal in one bowl. A good stew warms you up from the inside out, especially on a cold day. And it’s a good way to use up leftovers, too. You know, I hate wastin’ food. So I just throw whatever I got into the pot and let it simmer. It always turns out good. Sometimes I put in tomatoes, sometimes I don’t. It all depends on what I got in the garden, or what’s on sale at the store. But a stew, with rice and chicken, that’s a meal that’ll stick to your ribs, I tell ya.
Now, some folks like fish with their chicken and rice. I ain’t much of a fish person myself, but my neighbor, she loves it. She’ll grill it, bake it, fry it, you name it. Says it’s light and healthy. And I guess it is, if you’re into that kinda thing. If you’re gonna have fish, make sure it’s cooked good. Nobody wants no raw fish. And you can put some lemon on it, to give it a little flavor. Or some herbs, whatever you like. But me, I’ll stick to my greens and beans and cheesy broccoli. That’s my kinda side dish. But hey, to each their own, right? You eat what you like, and don’t let nobody tell you different.
So there you have it. A few ideas for what to eat with your chicken and rice. Nothing fancy, just good, plain food. And that’s all you really need, ain’t it? Good food, good company, and a full belly. That’s what makes life worth livin’. You can try one or try them all, see what you and your family likes best. And don’t be afraid to experiment. Cooking ain’t rocket science. It’s just about putting good ingredients together and making something tasty. So go on, get in that kitchen and start cookin’! Your family will thank ya for it. And your belly will too.
