Awesome Chicken and Yellow Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Awesome Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe for a Hearty Meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 heads garlic ( or even more )
1 large Spanish onion , cut pole to pole then sliced
2 medium green peppers , cut into strips
1 jar pimientos ( Not drained )
1 package yellow rice mix with saffron
1/4 - 1/3 cup frozen peas
dry white wine
4 -5 lbs chicken thighs , legs or 4 -5 lbs chicken quarters
flour
oil ( for frying )
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
585
Sugar
2g
Fat
27g
This Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe is perfect for those who love a hearty meal with bold flavors. The dish is a mix of fresh vegetables like onion, green peppers, and garlic, paired with chicken and yellow rice. The complementary mix of flavors in this recipe will leave your taste buds craving more. With the added yellow rice mix, this dish is taken to the next level, and it becomes the perfect meal for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Peel garlic, puree in food processor.
3.Saute garlic and onion in 3 tbls oil until onion is limp. Add peppers and pimiento with juice. Cook 5 minutes.
4.In a large casserole or Dutch Oven, spread uncooked rice.
5.Layer peas, then pepper/onion mixture over rice.
6.Pour enough water over mixture to just cover everything.
7.Salt and pepper chicken pieces and dredge lightly in flour. Brown on both sides in extra hot oil.
8.Layer chicken over rice mixture.
9.With a fork mix about 2 tbls oil with about 3 tbls wine and pour over chicken and rice. Mix remainder with water to make about 1 ^ 1/2 cups of liquid and pour over everything. Stir gently.
10.Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to an 1 hour or until all liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.

PROS

This Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe is loaded with a variety of flavors, it’s easy to make, and it’s a hearty meal that everyone will love.

CONS

This dish is fairly rich and high in calories due to the use of oil and meat.
It may not be appropriate for dieters or people with specific dietary requirements.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in this recipe is a great source of protein and low in fat. Additionally, the garlic and onion in this dish have numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion. The yellow rice mix with saffron helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and cancer.

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