Spanish Chicken With Rice (Chicken for Almodovar) Recipe

Name: Spanish Chicken With Rice (Chicken for Almodovar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 2 pinches saffron threads; 2 cups white rice; 1 lemon juice, and zest; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 medium chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 4 crushed garlic cloves; 1 medium onion; 1 bay leaf; ⅓ cup capers; ½ cup Spanish olives; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; ⅓ cup parsley

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken stock
2 pinches saffron threads
2 cups white rice
1 lemon juice, and zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium chicken breasts
salt and pepper
4 crushed garlic cloves
1 medium onion
1 bay leaf
⅓ cup capers
½ cup Spanish olives
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
⅓ cup parsley

1
RICE.
2
In a medium saucepan bring stock to boil.
3
Add saffron and juice and zest of lemon.
4
Add rice.
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Cover pot and reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
6
fluff with fork.
7
CHICKEN.
8
In a alrge skillet add heat1 tablespoon of oil, brown chicken seasoned with salt and pepper.
9
remove chicken and add the 2nd tablespoon of oil, heat.
10
Add Garlic and Onion and saute for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
11
stir in bay, capers and olves.
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Add wine and cook for 1 minute picking up any pan drippings.
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Add stock and bring liquid to simmer.
14
Return chicken and cook for 15 minutes.
15
serve with saffron rice and garnish with lots of chopped parsley.
16
The recipe also calls for toasted almonds to be added at this point.
17
(although we leave them out).

1264

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken stock, 2 pinches saffron threads, 2 cups white rice, 1 lemon juice, and zest, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chicken With Rice (Chicken for Almodovar) 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.

Spanish Chicken With Rice (Chicken for Almodovar)

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