Sunday Night Skillet Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Sunday Night Skillet Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 12 large red onion, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; salt; 1 lb chicken piece, skinned and boned; 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
12 large red onion, minced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt
1 lb chicken piece, skinned and boned
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
2 cups water

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
3
When the spices begin to sizzle, add the onion and ginger-garlic paste.
4
Saute until onion begins to change color and soften.
5
Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
6
If this mixture begins to stick to the sides of the pan, add up to 1/4 cup water.
7
Add the chile powder, turmeric, coriander and salt to taste.
8
Cook, stirring for another minute or two.
9
Add the chicken and stirring constantly, cook until chicken is almost cooked through.
10
Add the rice and water and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed and rice is done.
12
The final dish will be barely moist.
13
Fluff the rice and serve.

616

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 bay leaves, 12 large red onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Sunday Night Skillet Chicken and 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.

Sunday Night Skillet Chicken and Rice

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