Description
A flavorful street food dish featuring tender chicken served over seasoned rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 1 pound of chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Street-Cart Chicken and Rice, Chicken Rice, Street Food