Chicken and Rice with Broccoli

Name: Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters basmati or long-grain white rice; 2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups); 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper (plus more to taste if desired); 1 kilograms bone-in, skin-on chicken legs or other chicken parts; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 servings Lemon or lime wedges, for serving; 710 milliliters homemade homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 355 milliliters large onion, chopped; 177 milliliters frozen peas; 1 teaspoon turmeric or pinch of saffron threads

Chicken and Rice with Broccoli might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 844 calories, 46g of protein, and 36g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up basmati, olive oil, peas, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the saffron threads you could follow this main course with the Saffron Ice Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.

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Whole Chicken

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add chicken skin-side down and cook without moving until well browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and brown second side, about 5 minutes longer.

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Whole Chicken

Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

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Whole Chicken

Reduce heat to medium, and add the onions, broccoli and a pinch of salt, stirring until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Broccoli

Onion

Salt

Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and cook for until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.

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Turmeric

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Cumin

Add the chicken stock to the pan and then add the rice and lay the chicken carefully on top.

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Rice

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Bring the liquid to a boil and then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the rice and chicken are finished cooking, 15-20 minutes.

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Rice

Add the frozen peas during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking.

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