Chicken, Shrimp And Rice(From Guyana) Recipe

Name: Chicken, Shrimp And Rice(From Guyana)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. chicken; 7 c. water; 2 leeks, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs parsley; 1 Tbsp. salt; 8 peppercorns; 1 1/2 c. rice; 4 Tbsp. oil (peanut or canola); 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 1/2 c. chopped, cooked shrimp; 1 c. crabmeat; 1 c. chopped ham; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. mace; 1/2 c. unsalted, chopped nuts

Servings: persons

4 lb. chicken
7 c. water
2 leeks, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley
1 Tbsp. salt
8 peppercorns
1 1/2 c. rice
4 Tbsp. oil (peanut or canola)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 c. chopped, cooked shrimp
1 c. crabmeat
1 c. chopped ham
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. mace
1/2 c. unsalted, chopped nuts

1
Place chicken, water, leeks, bay leaf, parsley, salt and peppercorns in large pot and bring to a boil.
2
Lower heat; cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours or until chicken is tender.
3
Remove chicken and let cool.
4
Strain and reserve broth.
5
Remove skin from chicken and slice meat into strips.
6
Bring 3 cups of reserved broth to a boil.
7
Add rice and stir once with a fork.
8
Lower heat; cover and cook rice about 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
9
Heat oil in a large, heavy casserole and saute onions and garlic until golden brown.
10
Add rice and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
11
Add chicken, shrimp, crabmeat, ham, coriander, cumin, chili powder, mace and about 1/4 cup broth and combine thoroughly. Cook over low heat about 10 minutes or until ingredients are heated through.
12
Stir frequently.
13
Stir in peanuts and serve immediately.

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

182

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. chicken, 7 c. water, 2 leeks, sliced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Shrimp And Rice(From Guyana) falls under the Seafood 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!

Chicken, Shrimp And Rice(From Guyana)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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