Chicken Yumbo

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15
Spicy Chicken Yumbo recipe for lunch or dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 ounce butter
2 chicken breasts
2 onions
1 red capsicum
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon allspice
15 ounces canned tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
white pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup currants

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
761
Sugar
14g
Fat
31g
Chicken Yumbo is a Caribbean dish that combines chicken, rice, and spices in a one-pot meal. It is a comforting and filling meal that is popular for lunch or dinner. The combination of spices creates a delicious and aromatic flavor that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This dish is also very versatile as it can be modified to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the amount of spice and seasoning. For a vegan or vegetarian alternative, chickpeas or tofu can be used instead of chicken meat.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
2.Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 7 minutes total.
3.Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add onions, capsicum, garlic, cumin, and allspice into pan.
4.Stir well and cook until the vegetables are softened, for approximately 5 minutes.
5.Add in canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for a further 5 minutes.
6.Add in the chicken stock, sour cream, rice, turmeric, and currants. Stir well and bring to a boil.
7.Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice has cooked through and absorbed all of the liquid.

PROS

This dish is hearty and gratifying with a great balance of flavors.

It is easy to make and suitable for meal prep or serving a crowd.

CONS

This recipe contains a lot of ingredients and requires some prep time to chop the vegetables and measure the spices.
Nut-free and gluten-free versions of this recipe may require ingredient substitutions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein and is essential for building and repairing tissues.
Capsicum and garlic are packed with antioxidants and have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Cumin and allspice have been linked to maintaining healthy digestion and reducing inflammation.

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