Best 4 South Carolina Chicken Rice Recipes
South Carolina chicken rice is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It’s believed to be a variation of pilau, an aromatic rice dish from India. The rice is cooked in a mixture of chicken broth and spices, and then the chicken and vegetables are added. The dish typically includes chicken, rice, onions, celery, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. This flavorful and satisfying dish is a staple in many Southern kitchens and is sure to please everyone at your table. Enjoy with a side of collard greens, black-eyed peas, or cornbread.
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SOUTH CAROLINA CHICKEN & RICE
Chicken Bog is the traditional name for this South Carolina low country dish. We always make a big batch the day after Thanksgiving, when we're working on our family's Christmas tree farm. -Jean Cochran, Lexington, SC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 6-quart stockpot, cook chicken in 2 cups broth over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, turning halfway through cooking. Remove chicken; set aside to cool. Add sausage, onion and remaining broth to stockpot; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until rice is almost tender (mixture may be soupy)., Shred chicken; add to rice. Cook, covered, until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
SINGAPORE CHICKEN RICE
Whip up a tasty exotic dish that is indigenous to South East Asia in less than an hour! This dish is famous in Singapore and is incredibly easy to make; and brings a flavor of the Straits of Malacca to your dinner table with minimum fuss. Impress your family and friends! Chile sauce is usually served as a condiment.
Provided by BLUBLOTCH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Crush 3 cloves of garlic and 2 pieces of ginger, and place them into the cavity of the chicken. Tie the green onions into a knot, and place them into the chicken along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Carefully submerge the chicken breast side down into the water.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let stand covered for 40 minutes, turning the chicken over half way through.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the shallots, ginger, and garlic in the oil until fragrant. Add cilantro and rice, and cook, stirring until toasted. Pour in chicken stock and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and 'steam holes' appear in the surface of the rice, about 20 minutes.
- When the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the pot, and place under cold running water to tighten the skin. Rub the outside with sesame oil, and chop into pieces. Place pieces on a serving platter, and garnish with cilantro, green onion, cucumber and tomato. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969.8 calories, Carbohydrate 102.5 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1127.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
CHARLESTON RED RICE
A Lowcountry favorite that likely descended from West African jollof rice, this classic tomato and rice dish is also sometimes called Carolina red rice - or simply red rice. It often contains sausage, but this version, inspired by how the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell, used to make it, relies on bacon for its depth. (Still, if you'd like to add sausage, just let it sear with the vegetables in Step 3.) To start, the "holy trinity" (bell pepper, onion and celery) is cooked in the bacon fat, infusing the cooking liquid. Then, the rice is baked to ensure it's perfectly cooked. Serve this alongside baked chicken or ham, green beans or collard greens, for a full, satisfying meal.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories grains and rice, side dish
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large (12-inch) heavy skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain, leaving behind drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and 1 teaspoon salt, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, another 30 seconds.
- To the skillet, add the rinsed rice. Stir and toast the rice for 30 seconds. Add the crumbled bacon, tomato purée, stock, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, sugar, pepper and cayenne.
- Bring the rice and vegetables to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt, if needed.
- Carefully transfer ingredients to the greased baking dish. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil, and bake until the rice is tender, about 40 to 50 minutes. Check the rice after about 30 minutes to make sure all the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender. (If it's too dry or not cooked all the way through, add a few tablespoons of water or stock at a time, if necessary, and cook a little longer.) Fluff with a fork before serving and garnish with parsley leaves.
CAROLINA GOLD RICE
Carolina Gold rice, a fat, golden-hued, long-grained variety native to South Carolina, is so flavorful that only simple preparations are required. It is excellent in its most basic form, cooked in water with just a little salt and pepper, but for special occasions I opt for this gently embellished preparation.
Yield serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100). Add the shallot and cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the rice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to coat with oil and butter. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme and just enough broth to cover the rice by about 1/4 inch, stirring just once to combine.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
- Often called the grandfather of long-grain rice in the Americas, Carolina Gold is a beautiful variety that was the star of the antebellum rice trade and a driving force in the creation of a distinct Southern culinary tradition. Despite these claims to fame, Carolina Gold fell by the wayside after the Civil War, along with the South's rice economy. It was half forgotten and nearly extinct by the time Richard Schulz, a Georgia surgeon and plantation owner, rehabilitated the grain in the 1980s. Thanks to his efforts, it is now once again commercially available from vendors like South Carolina's Carolina Plantation Rice and Anson Mills (see Sources, page 377).
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrition to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
- If you don't have any chicken broth on hand, you can use water instead. However, the broth will add more flavor to the dish.
- If you want a thicker gravy, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the cooking liquid. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, stir the slurry into the cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Serve the chicken and rice with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.
Conclusion:
South Carolina Chicken and Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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