Awesome Chicken And Yellow Rice Recipe

Name: Awesome Chicken And Yellow Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
salt and pepper chicken.
3
dredge chicken in flour.
4
fry chicken in medium hot oil to brown and set aside (chicken will not be done).
5
clean the garlic and mince about 1/4 of it leaving the rest in whole cloves.
6
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.
7
when it begins to boil, add the rice mix and boil for about a minute.
8
put the rice mixture in the casserole or paella pan.
9
Place chicken on the top, then sprinkle you peppers, onions and whole garlic cloves on top of the chicken.
10
Cover and bake for about 1 1/4 hours - 1/1/2 hours.

890

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Awesome Chicken And Yellow Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Awesome Chicken And Yellow Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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