Best 2 Awesome Chicken And Yellow Rice Recipes

Chicken and yellow rice is a classic dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The combination of the two is simply irresistible.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

AWESOME CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE

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This is one of my staples and it is often requested. There is a lot of garlic in this, but it does not overpower. Served with good bread and a salad, it can't be beat. I use the packaged Vigo yellow rice mix for ease. Also, because this cooks for awhile, use either chicken thighs, legs or quarters to keep from drying out. Find the whole garlic cloves and spread them on your bread. I use a paella pan with a lid or you can use a casserole dish that you cover with foil.

Provided by Skoger in St. Peter

Categories Chicken

Time 2h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 heads garlic (or even more)
1 large Spanish onion, cut pole to pole then sliced
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos (Not drained)
1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix with saffron
1/4-1/3 cup frozen peas
dry white wine
4 -5 lbs chicken thighs, legs or 4 -5 lbs chicken quarters
flour
oil (for frying)
salt and pepper

Steps:

preheat oven to 400 degrees.
salt and pepper chicken.
dredge chicken in flour.
fry chicken in medium hot oil to brown and set aside (chicken will not be done).
clean the garlic and mince about 1/4 of it leaving the rest in whole cloves.
In a pot over high heat, replace 1/2 of water called for in the rice mix with the wine and the other half water. Put in the water/wine mixture the minced garlic, peas and pimentos.
when it begins to boil, add the rice mix and boil for about a minute.
put the rice mixture in the casserole or paella pan.
Place chicken on the top, then sprinkle you peppers, onions and whole garlic cloves on top of the chicken.
Cover and bake for about 1 1/4 hours - 1/1/2 hours.

AWESOME CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE CASSEROLE

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This Cuban influenced dish has been a family favorite for generations! Chicken baked with onions, bell peppers, and water chestnuts, then added to prepared yellow rice makes this dish one you'll be asked again and again to make!

Provided by Tamara Grimes

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
seasoning salt to taste
1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a Dutch oven, toss the onion, green bell pepper, and water chestnuts with olive oil to coat. Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, and seasoning salt, and place on top of the vegetables in the Dutch oven.
Cover, and cook the chicken 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Remove from heat. Leaving the vegetables in the Dutch oven, remove the cooked chicken, cool, skin, debone, and shred meat.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the yellow rice according to package directions.
Mix the shredded chicken and cooked rice into the Dutch oven with the vegetables. Return to the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven, and continue cooking 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 665.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less likely to clump together and will result in a fluffier dish.
Rinse the rice before cooking: This will remove excess starch and help the rice cook evenly.
Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the rice, so choose one that you enjoy. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water can be used. If using water, add a bouillon cube or some herbs and spices for extra flavor.
Cook the rice according to the package directions: Different types of rice have different cooking times, so be sure to follow the directions on the package.
Let the rice rest before serving: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors and become even more fluffy.

Conclusion:

Chicken and yellow rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give chicken and yellow rice a try.

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