Chicken Rice and Salad Recipe 😊🍷

 Chicken Rice and Salad Recipe 😊🍷

Ingredients

: 2 cups of rice (long-grain or parboiled)

500g of chicken breast (cubed or shredded)

1 medium onion (chopped)

2 cloves of garlic (crushed)

1 medium tomato (chopped, seeded)

1/2 bell pepper (optional, chopped)

2 tablespoons of oil or olive oil

1 teaspoon of paprika (or paprika, for color)

1 teaspoon of turmeric (optional, for flavor and color)

Salt and black pepper to taste

4 cups of hot water (or chicken broth)

Green onions (parsley and chives) to taste

1 bay leaf (optional)

Preparation:

Season the chicken: Cut the chicken into cubes, season with salt, pepper, and a little garlic, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Sauté the chicken: In a large pot, heat the oil or olive oil. Brown the chicken over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Sauté the seasonings: In the same pot, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Add the tomatoes, paprika (if using), paprika, turmeric, and bay leaf. Stir for 2 minutes.

Add the rice: Rinse the rice, drain, and add to the pot. Mix well to incorporate the seasonings for about 1 minute.

Cook: Return the chicken to the pot, add the hot water (or broth), adjust the salt, and stir. When boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the rice absorbs the water and is tender.

Finish: Turn off the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes with the pot covered. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.