TWICE-AS-NICE CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD (NIGEL)
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Roast the chicken breasts on a baking tray for 25-30 minutes with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves and a little salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. 3. Wash the rice thoroughly - I do this three times, but that is probably more than is truly necessary. Put it into a heavy-based saucepan, tuck in the cinnamon stick, the lightly crushed cardamom pods and the garlic clove. Cover the rice with water to come a couple of centimetres above the rice. Salt lightly, then place over a high heat and bring to the boil. 4. As soon as the water starts to boil, turn the heat down to a simmer and cover with a tightly fitting lid. Cook until the rice is tender but still toothsome - about 10-15 minutes. It is cooked when the water has disappeared and there are several small holes in the surface of the rice. Remove and set aside. 5. Cut the cooked chicken breasts into thick pieces and tip into a bowl. Chop the pistachios. Scatter the pistachios and sultanas over the chicken. Slice the dried apricots and stir them through the chicken. Stone the cherries and add them to the dish with some roughly chopped dill and parsley. Remove the cinnamon stick and gently fold the rice into the chicken. Take care not to over-mix. 6. To make the yoghurt sauce, chop the mint and stir it into the yoghurt with the ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Spoon the sauce over the rice as you serve.
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Gary Hill
hill30@gmail.comI love the addition of fresh herbs to this salad. It really brightens up the flavor.
Md Morjem
morjem_md@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
JuliousCesar 1
1j@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is moist and tender.
Jessica Myers
jessica_m56@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Natraj Yogaraj
nyogaraj@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty.
Wynand Olivier
w@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.
I AM HAKER
h.i@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! My family loves it.
MOHD MOHDRATTAN2731
m65@gmail.comThis salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Ahsan Aftab
aahsan@hotmail.comThis salad is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of chicken, rice, vegetables, and dressing. It's the perfect meal to enjoy on a hot day.
Kaitlyn Super
kaitlyn.s@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kristian Wilson
k_w@aol.comThis salad is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of chicken, rice, vegetables, and dressing. It's the perfect meal to enjoy on a hot day.
Peggy qualls
pq@yahoo.comI've made this salad twice now, and it's always a hit! My family loves the sweet and tangy dressing, and the chicken and rice are always cooked perfectly. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics, and it's also really easy to make ahead of ti
Yemi L.
yemi-l11@gmail.comThis chicken and rice salad is a great summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so bright and flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, rice, vegetables, and dressing. It's the perfect meal to enjoy on a hot day.