Rice and grains
ChefNada Hadraj
Marinated Chicken with Rice
Seasoned rice with chicken is a rich, satisfying dish. Serve it with yogurt and a green salad for a complete meal. We hope you enjoy it.
Marinated chicken with rice is a family-friendly recipe — we recommend you try it!
Ingredients
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- Marinated chicken
- Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
- 3 teaspoons paprika or ground sweet red pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper or chili
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Seasoned rice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon hot red pepper or chili
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup long-grain American rice
- 2 cups water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 (310 g) can of corn, rinsed and drained
- 1 (420 g) can of beans, rinsed and drained
- How to prepare the chicken
- How to prepare the seasoned rice
- For lahm bi'ajeen (meat flatbread), see: How to make Lahm Bi'ajeen
Method
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- Mix the salt, spices and oil in a medium bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture until well covered.
- Arrange the breasts in a single layer in an oiled baking tray and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes or until fully cooked.Timers: 45 min
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into thick pieces.Timers: 5 min
- Add the bell pepper and spices and continue cooking until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir well, then add the water or stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot and cook the rice for 15 minutes.Timers: 15 min
- Add the remaining ingredients and remove from the heat once the rice is cooked.
- Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and garlic, stirring constantly, until the onion softens.
Recipe tags
Rice and grainsInternationalDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- Swedish Meatballs
- How to make Lahm Bi'ajeen
