Cilantro Rice With Chicken Recipe

Name: Cilantro Rice With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Rice:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 ounces); 1/4 cup chopped green onion bottoms; 1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; Sauce:; 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops; 1 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 garlic clove, peeled; Topping:; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Rice:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped green onion bottoms
1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Sauce:
2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
1 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 garlic clove, peeled
Topping:
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare rice, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green onion bottoms, ginger piece, and crushed garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, cumin, and chicken; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
3
To prepare sauce, place cilantro and next 5 ingredients (cilantro through peeled garlic clove) in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Stir into rice mixture. Discard ginger piece.
4
To prepare topping, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons green onion tops. Place rice mixture in a large bowl; spoon tomato topping over rice. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

119

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Rice:, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 ounces), 1/4 cup chopped green onion bottoms, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Rice With Chicken 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.

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Cilantro Rice With Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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