Easy Chicken Rice And Lentil Wraps Food

CHICKEN AND LENTIL RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Once its hot, toss in 1 onion and stir-fry till it is golden brown.
• Add the chicken breasts, cover and cook over low heat until done.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix well.
• In another pan, heat a tbsp.
• of oil and fry the second onion in it until it turns golden.
• Add dates and raisins.
• Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Mix in the saffron.
• Keep aside.
• Strain the lentils now and keep aside until you are ready to mix them with the rice later.
• Now start preparing the rice.
• To do so, bring 8 cups of water to a rapid boil in a pot.
• Drain out the water from the soaked rice completely.
• Add the drained rice to the boiling water.
• Bring the rice to a boil for 3 minutes.
• After checking whether the rice is cooked, strain the rice and rinse it with lukewarm water in a strainer.
• Bring 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsps.
• of oil to a rapid bowl in a pot.
• Add layers of rice and lentils, alternately, building these layers up to a dome shape.
• The last layer should be of rice.
• Poke 5-6 holes through the rice to the bottom with the handle of a spoon.
• Close the lid.
• Heat on medium flame for 3 minutes until the rice starts steaming.
• In a separate pot, heat another 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsps.
• of oil.
• Pour over the rice.
• Cover the saucepan with a lid.
• Seal the lid over the saucepan with atta dough.
• Lower heat and cook for 45 minutes on a simmer.
• Remove from heat and place the saucepan in the sink.
• Run cold water under it to cool it down.
• Remove/break the wheat flour{Atta} seal.
• To serve: Very carefully and gently, remove the lentil rice and sprinkle lightly in a serving dish in a dome shape.
• Spread the mixture of dates and raisins over the rice.
• Spread the chicken on top.
• Remove the crusty bottom and spread in a separate plate.
• Enjoy!

RICE AND CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add chicken, cook over medium-high heat 10-12 minutes till lightly browned on both sides Add water, rice and contents of seasoning packet, bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink in the center and water is absorbed.
• Stir in salad dressing.
• Spoon rice mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla; top with lettuce.
• Fold in both sides of tortilla; roll up tortilla tightly from the bottom, keeping filling firmly packed.
• Slice each wrap diagonally in half.

EASY ONE POT LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cover the lentils with the water.
• Peel and crush the garlic cloves lightly with the back of a knife. Leave the cloves whole, so that they flavor the dish but can be removed if desired. (I leave them out of the kids' portions, and give them to my DH and myself).
• Add garlic to the pot, along with the bay leaves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. (DO NOT add salt at this point, as lentils will not cook properly).
• Bring to a boil. Cook at a boil until the lentils are just tender. This should take about 25 minutes, but may take longer dependig on the age of your lentils.
• Add the rice, salt and olive oil, and bring back to a boil.
• Stir, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Check to make sure the rice is done, adjust seasonings, and serve. If there is still too much liquid in the pan, just let it sit uncovered for a few minutes.
• Enjoy!

GARLIC CHICKEN, LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil and butter, add onions cook until tender, then add garlic and brown.
• Add rice to skillet; stir until coated with mixture.
• Add broth, stir and cover until rice is cooked.
• Add chicken and lentils; stir well.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

EASY CHICKEN, RICE AND LENTIL WRAPS

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir soup, chicken, cumin, chili powder and red pepper into rice; return to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed.
• Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas (about 1/2 cup each). Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes. Roll up tortillas.