![]() ![]() Like all great cooks do, taste before serving! Once before pouring the liquid over, and again just before serving. Season the dish twice with plenty of salt and pepper. Check the seasoning! This dish really does depend on being seasoned very well, since it’s such a simple dish.You could even ask the butcher to take the skin off for you. If you can’t find bone-in chicken thighs or Marylands at the supermarket, try a local butcher.For example, if the budget allows, use free range or organic chicken, a good quality stock/broth and a wine that you would actually drink (if including!). Since this chicken & rice dish is made with so few ingredients, try to use the best quality ingredients you can.I usually sprinkle over quite a lot – around half a bunch! Step 6: The last step is to sprinkle fresh parsley all over the dish. Then let simmer until most of the cooking liquid is absorbed ( 20-30 minutes, mostly depending on what type of rice you choose). Step 5: Pour over all the liquid and sprinkle over the big pinch of saffron. Step 4: Nestle the chicken back with the rice mixture in the pan and grind over a good amount of salt and black pepper. Step 3: Pour the uncooked rice into the pan with the onions. This step isn’t absolutely essential but it helps improve flavor and adds more color to the dish. Then remove the chicken from the pan – just temporarily. Step 2: Nestle the chicken in with the onions and brown on both sides (This time I used chicken marylands). You’ll need a large pan with a lid such as a cast iron pan or large skillet. Step 1: Cook a chopped onion in some extra virgin olive oil – just for a few minutes until softened. Scroll down to the end for the full recipe including ingredient amounts. The step-by-step guide below should help you make the recipe perfectly first time. This is actually one of the keys to the success of the dish! How to make chicken and rice on the stove You’ll also season the dish well with plenty of salt and pepper. Fresh chervil, cilantro (coriander) or even arugula/rocket could be good substitutes. A good alternative to make yellow rice could be half a teaspoon of turmeric or even curry powder.įresh parsley: For a subtly aromatic pop of fresh green color, I like to sprinkle plenty of this herb over the top of the dish at the end. You only need to add a large pinch of threads to get the rich, unique flavour and pretty yellow color we’re looking for.ĭon’t worry if you don’t want to buy any just for this recipe. Saffron: Yep, saffron is the ‘secret’ ingredient in this simple rice and chicken dish! Don’t worry, you don’t have to remortgage your house. Remember that the chicken will release more lovely flavor as it cooks. But if you don’t want to, that’s absolutely fine – just replace with more broth. I do recommend including the wine for maximum flavor. I wouldn’t recommend brown rice, however, since it takes much longer to cook.Ĭooking liquid: I usually use a mix of chicken broth/stock, white wine and water. You can use other kinds of white rice too such as long grain or basmati. Rice: My favorite kind to use in this dish is Jasmine rice. Pull the skin off before cooking or ask a butcher to do it for you. I suggest a regular white onion as those tend to have the strongest flavor.Ĭhicken: For maximum flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs, chicken Marylands (including both a thigh and drumstick) or even just legs/drumsticks. I hope it will soon become a firm family favorite!Įveryone needs a quick and easy chicken and rice recipe in their list of go-to meals!īig fan of easy and comforting chicken dinners? You’ll love this creamy chicken and leek pie recipe, too! About the ingredientsĪ large onion: This provides the first ‘layer’ of flavor as you soften a chopped onion in a little olive oil. ✔ All in all, a great last-minute dinner for busy weeknights. ✔ A good Gluten free and dairy free meal option. Or why not use it as a base recipe, adding other proteins and flavors of your choice? (See below for ideas!) You can make the recipe exactly as it is with its simple seasoning. ✔ Tasty enough for adults, mild flavored and ‘plain’ enough for picky eaters. ✔ Only 6 simple main ingredients – but flavorful, thanks to one ‘secret ingredient’… and a few cooking tips! (See below!) ![]()
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