Saucy Mediterranean Chicken With Rice Recipes

SAUCY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger, fennel, turmeric and, if desired, coriander until smooth., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken; brown 3-4 minutes. Pour water mixture into pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, top with parsley.

BAKED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180*C.
• Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a flameproof casserole (You'll need one with a lid) and brown the chicken all over.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Fry the onion and red pepper in the casserole for a couple of minutes, then stir in the garlic and rice.
• Pour in the wine and passata and add the olives, sun dried tomatoes and basil.
• Season, stir well and bring to a simmer.
• REturn the chicken to the pan, push it into the liquid.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
• Scatter with basil leaves, Parmesan and a grinding of pepper to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In large deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the Chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Add the onions, curry powder and garlic salt.
• Saute until onions begin to soften.
• About 3 minutes.
• Add the soy sauce and hot sauce.
• Simmer 2 minutes.
• Add the rice and mix to coat with spices.
• Pour in the stock.
• Reduce the heat, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
• About 35 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley.