Homemade Broth and Chicken Meat:
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1 (3 ½) pound whole chicken
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1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
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1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
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½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
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1 large bay leaf
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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3 quarts water
Chicken Rice-a-Roni
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 cup broken uncooked spaghetti (2-inch pieces)
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1 ½ cups basmati rice
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon saffron threads, crushed (Optional)
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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½ cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
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⅓ cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
