Chicken & Yellow Rice Recipe
A traditional dish with seasoned chicken served over yellow rice.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Yellow Rice
Garnish (optional)
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Broth and Simmer
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Prepare the Yellow Rice
- 4
Cook the Rice
In a separate pot, combine the long-grain rice, turmeric, salt, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.