Chicken 'N Rice Delight
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender shredded chicken and fluffy rice simmered in a savory, lightly spiced broth. A topping of cool yogurt and toasted sunflower seeds adds a delightful contrast in texture and flavor.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 1 uur 15 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
- Per portie
- 871 kcal
Allergeneninformatie: kan melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 900 gbone-in chicken thigh, about 4 pieces
- 1.200 mlwater
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
- 240 gchickpea, from one 400g can, rinsed and drained
- 300 glong grain white rice, rinsed
- 0,25 tlground cardamom
garnish
- 1 tlunsalted butter
- 2 elsunflower seed, raw
- 120 gplain yogurt, for serving
Keukengerei
fork · large pot · cutting board · knife · small skillet
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken thighs, water, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 2
Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Ongeveer 8 min
Tip van de kok: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface for a clearer broth.
- 3
Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until it is cooked through and tender.
Ongeveer 25 min
- 4
Carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a plate to cool slightly, leaving the broth in the pot.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 5
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones using two forks. Discard the bones and any skin.
Ongeveer 5 min
- 6
Return the shredded chicken to the broth in the pot and add the rinsed chickpeas.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 7
Increase the heat and bring the broth back to a rolling boil.
Ongeveer 3 min
- 8
Stir in the rinsed rice and the ground cardamom.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Ongeveer 18 min
Tip van de kok: Avoid lifting the lid while the rice is cooking to prevent steam from escaping.
- 10
While the rice cooks, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 11
Add the sunflower seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: Watch the seeds carefully as they can burn quickly.
- 12
Remove the pot of chicken and rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: This resting step allows the rice to steam and become fluffy.
- 13
Fluff the mixture with a fork and serve immediately, topped with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds.
Ongeveer 2 min
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 871kcal
- Eiwit
- 70,1g
- Koolhydraten
- 75g
- Vet
- 30,9g
- Vezels
- 5,1g
- Suiker
- 3,9g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water, or in the microwave.