Upside Down Chicken Rice Recipe

Name: Upside Down Chicken Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 1/4 cups canola oil; 4 1/2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; salt to taste; 5 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup chopped almonds; 3/4 cup canola oil, divided; 1/4 cup pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 (6 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 1/4 cups canola oil
4 1/2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
5 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped almonds
3/4 cup canola oil, divided
1/4 cup pine nuts

1
Trim any fat off the chicken and wash with water. Place the chicken, onion, cinnamon sticks, and carrots in a pot; fill with water, and boil until the chicken and carrots are done. Reserve the broth, chicken, and carrots.
2
Remove bones from chicken. Warm 1 1/4 cup canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place chicken and carrots in the pot; fry for 2 minutes.
3
In a bowl, stir together the rice, ground cinnamon, pepper, and salt. Pour the rice mixture evenly across the top of the chicken without stirring into the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 35 minutes.
4
Heat 1/2 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped almonds, and fry until golden. Remove almonds to paper towels, and drain oil.
5
Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pine nuts, and cook until golden. Drain oil, and remove pine nuts to paper towels.
6
Over a large dish or tray, flip the rice pot upside down, and release the contents onto the tray or dish. Arrange the almonds and pine nuts on top.

2778

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

226

Carbs

126

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks, and more.

Yes, Upside Down Chicken 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.

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Upside Down Chicken Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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