Ybor City Chicken And Yellow Rice Recipe

Name: Ybor City Chicken And Yellow Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, minced; 1 red bell pepper, minced; 2 cups rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 pinch saffron strand, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas; roasted red pepper, strips

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut up
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
2 cups rice
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 pinch saffron strand, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
roasted red pepper, strips

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["Preheat the oven to 325, and put the saffron in the hot water to ""bloom."".", "Coat the chicken pieces in oil, salt and pepper, and bake about 30 minutes, or until they reach 165.", "Melt the butter In a large oven safe skillet.", "Add the onion and pepper and saute until the onion is translucent.", "Add the rice. Stir the rice around in the oil with the onion and pepper until it starts to take on a slight golden color.", "Add the chicken stock, saffron and its water, salt, and bay leaf.", "Place rice skillet in oven, and bake until all the water is absorbed.", "Cook the peas, just until hot, and still crisp.", "To serve, you can either leave the chicken pieces whole and serve on a bed of rice, or tear the chicken into small pieces and mix with rice. both are good. Either way, rice goes on the bottom, then peas, then chicken, then roasted peppers. It makes a colorful, impressive stack of yummy."]

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 whole chicken, cut up, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Ybor City Chicken And Yellow 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ybor City Chicken And Yellow Rice

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