Spicy Chicken & Rice Skillet
A one-pan, medium-spiced chicken and rice dish packed with flavor and balanced nutrition.
Cuisine: Fusion
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 600 grams chicken breast
- 1.5 cups long grain rice
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large bell pepper
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and brown for 4 minutes.
- 3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
- 4. Stir in paprika, cumin, chili flakes, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5. Add rice and stir to coat in spices. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
- 6. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.
- 7. Fluff rice, adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
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