Tasty Chicken Rice Pilaf Food

CHICKEN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven, and heat over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until the onion softens and has become translucent.
• Add the carrots and celery, season with half the salt and pepper, stir then cook for 3 more minutes, until the celery and carrots soften a bit.
• Add the chopped chicken, season with remaining salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
• Add the rice, chicken broth and stir. Add the bay leaves and half and half; stir. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat to a simmer and cover the skillet or pot. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked.
• Stir in the peas and cook for 2 more minutes or until the peas are cooked. Garnish with parsley and more pepper.
• Serve warm sprinkled with Parmesan cheese if preferred.

CHICKEN PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil over a medium heat until just hot. Add the chicken pieces in two batches and brown both sides for about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove all the chicken and set aside.
• Add the onion to the pan and if things are sticking, a little water (¼ cup) - stir for about 4-5 minutes to soften the onion. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute before adding the baharat, coriander, turmeric, salt, black pepper and tomato. Stir to combine and let it gently fry for 1 minute or so.Return the chicken to the pan with about ½ cup water. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce then pop on a lid. Turn the heat to medium/low so that it's bubbling, but not furiously.Cook the chicken for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain the rice and then pour into the pan with the chicken. Stir the chicken into the rice very briefly before pouring in the stock. Shake the pan to submerge everything. Try not to stir the rice. Let this come to a simmer.
• Turn the heat down to low so that the rice is barely bubbling. Pop on the lid and leave the pan for 25-30 minutes. After that time, all the liquid should be gone.If it's not, make a few holes to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon and let the rice cook for a few more minutes until dry.Remove from the heat.
• While the rice is cooking, heat the butter in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the nuts for 1-2 minutes until just turning brown. Drain on paper towels and leave to cool. You can chop them or leave whole.
• Remove the lid from the rice, then place a clean tea towel over the pan. Return the lid and wrap up the tea towel. Leave the pan for 30 minutes - this will help create the perfect fluffy texture.
• After 30 minutes, fluff up the rice a little with a fork or spoon, sprinkle over the nuts and then serve. Serve in portions or from the pan in the centre of the table.

ONE-TRAY CHICKEN WITH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Put the chicken, garlic, potatoes, lemon, onion, oil, herb and spice mix in a large bowl and toss thoroughly to coat everything.
• Spread the mixture on a sheet tray and cook until the chicken is cooked through to 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Cook pork to 150 degrees F and beef to desired doneness, 125 degrees F for medium rare.
• For the rice pilaf: Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and oil and toast the rice for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add the stock or water and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the pilaf sit for a couple of minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken and vegetables.

PAPRIKA CHICKEN & RICE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• In a large bowl, evenly season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
• On high, heat olive oil in a oven-proof pot and place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the hot oil. Cook 5-6 minutes or the thighs develop brown crispy skin and flip over.
• Cook an additional 5-6 minutes to brown the other side and remove from the pot.
• Add the garlic and onions to the pot, and cook until the onions are transparent.
• Pour in the rice and chicken broth to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, bringing to a boil.
• Add the chicken thighs back into the pot, skin-side up, on top of the rice, bring back to a boil and cover with a lid.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
• NOTE: For a crispy skin, remove chicken thighs and broil.
• Enjoy!

TASTY SPICY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Add chicken stock; cover and boil until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

AWESOME RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.

CHICKEN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt margerine in a casserole dish.
• Brown orzo.
• Add boiling water and chicken broth, and stir.
• Add rice and stir.
• Cook in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• For variation, try adding 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, 1 can mushrooms, or 1 small can peas.
• Use your imagination.

ZA'ATAR CHICKEN AND RICE PILAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Spatchcock the chicken: Place the chicken, breast-side down, on a cutting board. Using a pair of kitchen shears or a very sharp knife, find the backbone of the chicken and cut up both sides to remove. Remove any giblets remaining inside the chicken. Turn the chicken over and press down on the breastbone until the chicken lies flat.
• Make the brine: In a small, dry pan, toast the peppercorns, fennel seeds, and coriander seeds until fragrant and starting to change color, 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer the toasted spices to a large pot with 1 quart (1 liter) of water, the oregano, thyme, bay leaves, salt, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt, then let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat. Transfer the brine to a large container. Cool the brine by adding the remaining water.
• Place the chicken in the brine, cover the container, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a wire rack or roasting rack on top of a baking sheet.
• Make the chicken seasoning: In a food processor, combine the lemon peel, garlic, and canola oil. Process into a thick paste.
• Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Use your fingers to carefully separate the skin from the breasts and thighs. Rub the lemon garlic paste over the bird, making sure to get some under the skin. Rub the softened butter underneath and over the skin. Season on both sides with the salt and za'atar. Place the chicken on the rack set over the baking sheet, breast-side up.
• Roast the chicken for 40-50 minutes, until the breast meat reaches 145°F (63°C).
• Roast until the thigh meat, near the bones, reaches 160°F (71°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the rice pilaf: Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under running water until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a medium bowl and cover with water by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Soak for 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock to a small pot and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low so the stock stays warm.
• In a large pot or pan over medium heat, combine the butter, garlic, and fideo. Cook, stirring constantly, until most of the noodles are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the rice once the noodles are toasted, then add to the pan and sauté until the rice is dry and coated with the butter, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the hot chicken stock, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the noodles curl up, about 15 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, then cover again and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
• Make the za'atar oil: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, za'atar, and salt.
• Carve the chicken, then arrange over the rice pilaf and spoon the za'atar oil over. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
• Enjoy!

SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil a pinch of crushed red pepper and kosher salt to taste. Set aside.
• Pat the chicken skin dry and season liberally with kosher salt. Heat a large saute pan with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down into the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to cook until golden on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a sheet tray lined with a wire rack. Reserve the pan that the chicken was cooked in, including the fat. Brush the chicken with the rosemary and garlic mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• Heat the pan that the chicken was cooked in over medium heat. Add the flour to the pan and stir with the fat to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock and a pinch of salt, then cook until the sauce has thickened, 5 minutes.
• For the pilaf: Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan and turn on the heat to medium-high. Add the shallot, season with salt and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the rice and stir to toast for 2 minutes, ensuring the olive oil and shallot have fully coated the rice. Add the chicken stock and kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• To serve: Plate a scoop of the rice, sliced chicken and gravy. Serve with green beans and garnish with chives if using.

CHEESY RICE PILAF CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a 9 x 13 baking pan, lay chicken breasts side-by-side.
• In a medium bowl, combine rice pilaf mix, olive oil, garlic, onion and chicken broth. Pour evenly over chicken breasts.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil, securing all sides, and bake for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breasts--some found at the supermarket today are mamouth!).
• Once chicken breasts are cooked through, remove pan from oven. Preheat broiler to medium heat.
• Evenly divide cheddar cheese and sprinkle the top of each chicken breast.
• Place pan 4-6 inches from heat source (uncovered) and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted and begun to brown slightly.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.