Spanish rice with chicken - It was delicious !!!!! Easy to make and a crowd pleaser !!!. Today I am sharing this Spanish rice with chicken! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes! It's easy because everything cooks in one single pot or skillet. Ingredients in Spanish Chicken and Rice. To make the perfect weeknight meal, you will need to gather the following ingredients The flavors in this Spanish chicken and rice are still the biggest draw for me. First, the chicken is covered in a simple spice rub that includes smoked paprika and a hint of cayenne pepper. And before we do anything else, we brown the chicken in olive oil; because crispy chicken skin is a must!
Chicken, vegetables, rice and tomatoes simmer with just the right seasonings that keeps them coming back for more.
Chicken pieces of your choice simmered with rice, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper and spices.
This is a delicious and filling dish that you won't be able to get enough of!
You can cook Spanish rice with chicken with 13 Ingredients and 6 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Spanish rice with chicken:
- rice.
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into cubes.
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked white rice, I use basmati.
- 3/4 cup beer, I use a light color beer.
- 3/4 cup chicken broth, if you do not wish to use alcohol double the broth.
- 4 oz of pimento with liquid.
- 1 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives.
- 1 medium onion, chopped.
- 2 tbsp achiote oil or olive oil.
- 4 clove of garlic, minced.
- 1 tsp smoked spanish paprika.
- 1 1/2 tbsp of salt.
- 1/8 tsp tumeric.
This easy baked Spanish chicken dish is an easy paella dish with chorizo. Pour the rice all round the chicken and season - if you don't have a big enough pan, you can transfer everything to a roasting tin. My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby.
Step by step how to cook Spanish rice with chicken:
- In large skillet on medium heat, saute chicken in achiote oil until browned about 10 minutes..
- Add in garlic and onion and cook another minute..
- Add pimento, olives and rice plus seasonings. cook 2 more minutes..
- Add beer and broth and cover, reducing heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender..
- Recipe for achiote oil is in my profile..
- Recipe by taylor68too.
It reminds me of family dinners growing up. How To Make Homemade Spanish Rice/Mexican Rice. Whatever You Call It, We've Got The Best And Easiest Spanish Rice Recipe You Can Find. It Tastes Like It Came Straight From The Restaurant. My mother's signature Spanish rice recipe, a delicious accompaniment to steak, chicken, and Mexican entrees such as tacos or enchiladas.