Latin Style Chicken & Rice

Latin Style Chicken & Rice

One pot chicken and rice with smoked paprika, loads of coriander, and a juicy risotto style finish

Prep

15 mins

Cook

25 mins

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Spice base

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cooking salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

Veg and herbs

• 1/3 cup coriander, half roughly chopped and half finely chopped
• 1/4 red capsicum, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 green shallots, finely chopped

Chicken and rice

• 3 boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
• 3 drumsticks
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 to 5 cups water
• 2 chicken stock cubes

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add the salt, pepper, and paprika and stir for a few seconds to bloom the spices.
3. Add the onion, capsicum, garlic, shallots, and half of the coriander. Cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks and mix until everything is well coated.
5. Place the lid on and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Remove the lid, stir, then add the rice, 4 cups of water, and the stock cubes.
7. Bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. If it looks too dry, add an extra cup of water.
9. When the texture is like a runny risotto, add the remaining coriander and stir. Serve carefully, it will be very hot.

Tips

• Keep it at a gentle simmer so the rice cooks evenly without catching on the bottom
• Start with 4 cups of water, then add more only if it looks dry near the end
• For extra colour, add a handful of peas or corn in the last 5 minutes
• If your stock cubes are salty, taste before adding extra salt

Storage

• Store airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat with a splash of water to loosen the rice back to that creamy texture
• Not ideal for freezing as rice can change texture, but it will still taste good if you do

Macros (approx)

Calories

745 kcal

Protein

45 g

Carbs

85 g

Fat

22 g

Based on 4 serves. Values are estimates and will vary by brand and the exact size of the chicken pieces.