Description
A comforting one-pot Serbian rice dish featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a medley of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken in a large pot with olive oil, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onions until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and bell pepper for another minute.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with oil and juices; sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot, ensuring the rice is submerged.
- Simmer on low heat until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through (20-25 minutes).
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables and spices based on your preference. Cooking should be fun and flexible!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Serbian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Serbian rice, chicken recipe, one-pot meals, comfort food, easy dinner