Chicken and Rice

Name: Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Latinoamericana
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken thighs; 2 cups Rice; unit Bell pepper; unit Onion; cloves Garlic; 2/3 cup Peas; 3.5 cups Chicken broth; 1 tsp Cumin

A traditional Latin American dish of rice cooked together with chicken, vegetables and spices, all in one pot. Comforting, affordable and full of homemade flavor in every bite.

20 minPrep

40 minCook

60 minTotal

6Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g Chicken thighs
400 g Rice
1 unit Bell pepper (chopped)
1 unit Onion (chopped)
3 cloves Garlic
100 g Peas
800 ml Chicken broth
1 tsp Cumin

Nutrition facts

per serving

480 kcal

Calories

34 g

Protein

52 g

Carbs

14 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

49 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

1
Brown the seasoned chicken in a large pot and set aside.
2
In the same pot sauté the onion, bell pepper and garlic.
3
Add the rice and cumin, stirring for a minute.
4
Pour in the broth and place the chicken on top.
5
Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
6
Add the peas, rest 5 minutes and serve.

Chef tips

Do not lift the lid while the rice cooks so it turns out perfectly.

Substitutions

Use brown rice, adjusting the liquid and cooking time.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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