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Chicken and Rice

Delicious Chicken and Rice: A Cozy Family Comfort Meal

This easy Chicken and Rice recipe offers a comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Family
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped Shallots can be used as an alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is preferred.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder Ground coriander can serve as a substitute.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Ginger can work in its place.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
For the Main Components
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice, rinsed Jasmine rice is a suitable alternative.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts, cubed Chicken thighs can be swapped for richer flavor or tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Substitute with any mixed vegetables if desired.
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Coriander Alternatively, parsley can be used.

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 2 minutes until it shimmers.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  3. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 pound of cubed chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Incorporate 1 cup of rinsed basmati rice into the pot, stirring for about 2 minutes.
  6. Slowly pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. In the final 5 minutes, stir in 1 cup of frozen peas.
  8. Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with fresh coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix in different vegetables or spices according to your taste preferences.

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