Chicken With Cilantro Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken With Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 6 ounces quartered shiitake mushroom caps; ¼ cup scallion bulbs, chopped (white part); 12 inch peeled gingerroot; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups loose packed cilantro leaves; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops (green part); 1 teaspoon chopped peeled gingerroot; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups grape tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops (green part); fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
6 ounces quartered shiitake mushroom caps
¼ cup scallion bulbs, chopped (white part)
12 inch peeled gingerroot
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups loose packed cilantro leaves
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops (green part)
1 teaspoon chopped peeled gingerroot
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups grape tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops (green part)
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

1
TO MAKE RICE:.
2
Preheat oven to 350.
3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in ovenproof dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add mushrooms, scallions, ginger and crushed garlic; cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.
5
Stir in rice, cumin and chicken; cook 1 minute then stir in broth and bring to boil; cover and bake in oven 25 minutes.
6
Remove from oven and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
7
TO MAKE SAUCE:.
8
Place cilantro, broth, scallions, ginger, salt and garlic clove in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and process or blend until smooth; stir into rice mixture and discard ginger piece from rice.
9
TO MAKE TOPPING:.
10
Heat 1 tsp oil in medium skillet over med-low heat.
11
Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
12
Stir in scallion tops.
13
Place rice mixture in a large bowl and spoon topping over rice.
14
Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

1079

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 tablespoon oil, 6 ounces quartered shiitake mushroom caps, ¼ cup scallion bulbs, chopped (white part), 12 inch peeled gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Cilantro 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!

Chicken With Cilantro Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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