Islander Chicken Recipe

Name: Islander Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/3 c. olive oil; 1 (3 lb.) frying chicken, cut into pieces; 3/4 c. diced raw ham; 1 c. sliced onions; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 1/2 c. water; 2 1/2 c. raw rice; 3/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1 small bay leaf; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. cumin seed; 1/8 tsp. saffron (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 c. olive oil
1 (3 lb.) frying chicken, cut into pieces
3/4 c. diced raw ham
1 c. sliced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. raw rice
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 small bay leaf
2 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cumin seed
1/8 tsp. saffron (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven.
2
Add the chicken, ham, onions and garlic and brown the chicken on all sides.
3
Add the tomatoes; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
5
Lower the heat, cover and simmer slowly until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Add more water, if necessary.
7
Remove the chicken.
8
Heat the rice mixture in the center of a large platter and surround with the chicken. Garnish with pimento, if desired.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. olive oil, 1 (3 lb.) frying chicken, cut into pieces, 3/4 c. diced raw ham, 1 c. sliced onions, and more.

Yes, Islander 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.

Islander Chicken

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions