Easy Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

A flavorful, one-pot Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe featuring tender, seasoned chicken and saffron-infused rice. Perfect for a comforting family meal or an impressive dish for guests.

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Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

Large skillet or Dutch oven with lid
Measuring cups and spoons
Sharp knife and cutting board
Tongs for handling chicken

Ingredients

the Chicken:

4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

the Rice:

2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 red bell pepper diced
½ teaspoon saffron or 1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup frozen peas
¼ cup cilantro chopped
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Season Chicken:

Pat chicken dry
Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Cook Chicken:

Heat oil in large pan
Brown chicken 6-7 minutes per side
Remove from pan

Make Rice:

Cook onion in same pan (5 min)
Add garlic and pepper (2 min)
Add rice, stir to toast (2 min)
Pour in broth and saffron/turmeric
Return chicken to pan

Finish Cooking:

Bring to boil
Cover, reduce heat, cook 20-25 min
Add peas on top
Cook 5 more minutes
Rest 10 minutes
Add cilantro and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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