Chicken and Rice: A Flavorful Recipe Guide
Chicken & Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
Veggies:
- Diced White Onion
- Diced Red & Green Bell Pepper
- Sliced Carrots
- Sliced Celery Stalks
Seasonings:
- Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
- McCormick Garlic Powder
- Mrs. Dash Table Blend
- McCormick Ground Black Pepper
- Goya Salad & Vegetable Seasoning
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Stick of Butter
- 6 Clean Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 8 Cups of Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup of Jasmine Rice
- Parsley
Instructions:
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Preheat the Pot:
- Put your pot on medium-low heat and add one stick of butter.
- Thought: The butter will melt and create a rich base for the dish.
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Season the Butter:
- While butter is melting, season with the following: Goya Adobo, Mrs. Dash, McCormick Ground Black Pepper, McCormick Garlic Powder.
- Idea: Seasoning the butter ensures that the flavors are incorporated right from the start.
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Add Veggies:
- Stir the seasonings into the butter sauce, then add diced onions, red and green bell peppers, sliced carrots, and sliced celery stalks. Sauté.
- Note: Sautéing the vegetables helps to release their natural flavors and sweetness.
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Season the Chicken:
- Add clean chicken thighs to a bowl and season with the same seasonings used for the butter.
- Thought: Allowing the chicken to marinate ensures that it absorbs all the seasoning flavors.
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Add Broth:
- Add all 8 cups of chicken broth into the seasoned vegetable slurry.
- Stir and cover the pot with a lid.
- Note: The chicken broth will act as the main liquid base for the dish.
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Flour Paste:
- Mix one cup of water with two tablespoons of flour in a small bowl and stir for 2-3 minutes until it turns into a slim thick paste.
- Explanation: The flour paste helps thicken the soup, giving it a creamy texture.
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Cook Chicken Thighs:
- Remove the lid, add chicken thighs, and increase the heat to high to bring the soup to a boil.
- Idea: Boiling the chicken ensures that it's cooked thoroughly and quickly.
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Simmering:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer.
- Note: Simmering allows the flavors to meld together gently without overcooking the chicken.
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Add Flour Paste and Re-season:
- Add the flour paste to the simmering soup and re-season with McCormick Garlic Powder, McCormick Ground Black Pepper, Mrs. Dash Table Blend.
- Thought: Re-seasoning ensures that the final dish has a balanced and enhanced flavor.
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Continued Simmering:
- Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering for 25-30 minutes.
- Note: Extended simmering time allows for the chicken to become tender and the flavors to fully develop.
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Final Touches:
- Add in parsley, serve with rice, and enjoy.
- Idea: Parsley adds a fresh, herbal note to the final dish and rice provides a hearty base.
Additional Notes:
- Chef Contact: Be sure to tag @CHEFTHEBLUEPRINT in social media posts of your dish.
- Enjoy: The recipe concludes with a warm wish, emphasizing the joy of cooking and sharing food.