Best 2 Easy Yellow Rice Recipes

Craving a simple yet flavorful side dish that complements a wide variety of cuisines? Look no further than Easy Yellow Rice! This quick and effortless recipe yields fluffy and vibrant rice imbued with the warmth of turmeric, the fragrance of cumin, and the tang of lemon. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps of creating a delicious and aromatic yellow rice that is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

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EASY CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE

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Easy to make chicken and yellow rice, served just like at your local Spanish restaurant.

Provided by Noty661

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package yellow rice
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and bell pepper; simmer over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pour remaining broth into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Stir rice, plus the included seasoning packet, and olive oil into broth. Arrange chicken breast over rice and season with black pepper and poultry seasoning.
Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1205.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

EASY SPANISH YELLOW RICE

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I'm a lazy cook so when I had a craving for my grandmother's yellow rice, I figured out a recipe that would taste the same and be simple. Amounts and ingredients can be changed according to your tastes and it keeps well too! This is a kind of spanish rice that my Domincan grandmother makes, using tumeric instead of saffron to give the rice its color, with peas, shallot/onion, and garlic.

Provided by Marina J.

Categories White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons shallots or 2 tablespoons yellow onions, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons butter
1 -3 garlic clove (depending on taste)
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
frozen peas (amount to taste)
cilantro

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
Add the shallots and garlic and cook until they start to brown, around 2-3 minutes.
Add rice, broth, tumeric, and salt. Add frozen peas; I usually add enough to cover the surface of the broth (you can gauge this by adding them little by litte, they usually float to the top). Bring to a boil; this may take a few minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed, this takes anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes depending on tastes and your stove!
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a little extra flavor.

Tips:

Use a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from sticking.
Rinse the rice before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and impurities from the rice, resulting in a fluffier finished product.
Use the correct ratio of rice to water. The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water, but this may vary depending on the type of rice you are using.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Do not stir the rice during this time.
Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will help the rice to finish cooking and absorb any remaining moisture.

Conclusion:

Yellow rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of entrees. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Try experimenting with different types of rice, vegetables, and spices to create your own unique yellow rice recipe!

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