This is a seriously tasty meal that has become a favorite of mine. The most important thing is to prepare the rice in chicken stock and not water, it adds an essential element to the dish. I have not include the chili in this one, but you can add 2 teaspoons of chili powder to add the heat.(for 6 people)
What you need
1.5kg chicken pieces
2 chicken stock cubes
2 cups rice
5 cups chicken stock
1 red pepper finely diced
1 yellow pepper finely diced
1 small onion finely diced
1 medium tomato diced (remove the seeds)
I teaspoon crushed garlic
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
The process
Heat the oven to 200 Clesius, rub the chicken pieces with the stock cubes ensuring the skin is well covered, place on a rack in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through.
While you cook the rice in the chicken stock, chop up all of the vegetables.
In a pan on a medium to hot heat, add the garlic, onions, diced peppers, cumin and coriander. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent, then add the diced tomato and cook for about a further 3 minutes tossing every now and then.
Drain the rice of any excess stock in a sieve and add to the pan with the vegetables. Toss to combine well.
Serve a nice pile of the rice toped of with a few chicken pieces.
Delicious.
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I’ve tasted it from a friend of mine and wow, it was devine. I guess my Sunday lunch won’t have to boring at all..I know my kids and hubby will definately like. So little ingredients, yet so tasty.
So glad you enjoyed it Sedichka. G
yum, yum, yummy! Need I say more. Not too many ingredients needed and it was so tasty. Andrew loved it and was impressed. Thanks
I’m so glad Caryn, I dont think I’ll ever have plain rice again.
I am so going to try this tonight (my turn to cook) – will let you know the comments. thanks for the share Graham
Enjoy it Caryn.. look forward to hear..
Hi Graham,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the devine recipies you give ALL of us!I have saved so many,made a few,aall out of this world,but can not stop to .look for something interesting to make,seeing that i have a hubby,plus my 2 girls,both finished with school now & working, that loves different dishes,not the boring normal “BOEREKOS” everyday!They never now what to expect on the table when they come off work,but always now that something interesting awaits them!
Keep up the good work keeping all of us that uses your recipies,on the go 24/7!
Thanks Once Again
Lynette
Wow, your are one busy person, so glad you are enjoying and find the time to let me know, it’s much appreciated. have no fear, I love to cook and eat, so will keep going. Cheers
Well I have to say, this was awesome, I run canteen, i used this as today’s hot meal with grilled chicken breasts, we sold 45 today, one customer took 6 for supper! – i did add some parsley at the end as well as mushroom, definately will make this one again and maybe serve with fried fish!
Fantastic Althea and thanks so much. I never expected my recipes to end up on a menu anywhere. I love the fish idea, will try it myself.
What do I do with the diced tomato?
I get so exited when i typed it out I forgot to add it in, just want to get it on the plate…… recipe updated. Sorry about that.
This sounds so good Graham, I like the Mexican rice can’t wait to try it out
It’s great for a whole lot of people, thanks for stopping in.