Savory One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Name: Savory One-Pot Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 g olive oil; 1 onion, quartered; 2 cloves garlic; 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 2-3 cm pieces; 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 2 cm pieces; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp salt, or to taste; 0.25 tsp black pepper, or to taste; 300 g long-grain rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine), rinsed; 600 ml hot chicken stock; 100 g frozen peas (optional); Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Thermomix recipe: Savory One-Pot Chicken and Rice. Ready in 40 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

15 g olive oil
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 2-3 cm pieces
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 2 cm pieces
1 tsp sweet paprika
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.25 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp salt, or to taste
0.25 tsp black pepper, or to taste
300 g long-grain rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine), rinsed
600 ml hot chicken stock
100 g frozen peas (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Add olive oil, quartered onion, and garlic cloves to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1. Remove the measuring cup and place the simmering basket on the lid to allow steam to escape.
Add the diced chicken and red bell pepper to the bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1 / Reverse. Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup.
Add the rinsed rice, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Pour in the hot chicken stock. Stir gently with the spatula to ensure everything is submerged.
Insert the simmering basket into the mixing bowl, ensuring it sits securely. Cook 18-20 min / 95°C / Speed 2 / Reverse. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the type of rice. Remove the measuring cup and place the simmering basket on the lid to prevent splatter and allow evaporation.
After 10 minutes of cooking, pause the machine, carefully remove the simmering basket from the lid, and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the spatula to prevent sticking. Check the liquid level and add a splash more hot stock if the mixture appears too dry. Replace the simmering basket on the lid and continue cooking.
If using, add the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Speed 1 / Reverse.
Once cooked, carefully remove the simmering basket from the lid. Transfer the chicken and rice to a serving dish. Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffy.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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