For the longest time I did not like rice, this could
be attributed to the fact that most of my early years was spent
eating plain white boring rice. This has now changed largely due to the
internet, recipe books and magazines which I discovered have a wealth of
flavourful easy rice recipes. Once this discovery was made I made a declaration
in my household that all rice cooked in my house be colourful, flavorful and
full of zest. I stumbled upon this particular recipe in a magazine, with time I
have adapted it to suit the Kenyan lifestyle (for lack of a better term).
Initially the rice was to be baked but it just makes sense to cook it over a
fire. The chicken was also to be pre-baked but in this instance tossing it in
hot oil until it is browned all over will do.
This recipe is a surefire hit and it’s a nice change to the
Pilau and Biryani that people are often used to. This is a great recipe when
entertaining as it is very simple to make and tasty as well. Enjoy
Serves 5
Ingredients
2 cups rice
2 large onions finely chopped
2 red bell peppers (red pili pili hohos)
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 Chicken chopped in pieces
3 cloves of garlic crushed
Salt to taste
4 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 chicken cubes/ chicken stock
2 large onions finely chopped
2 red bell peppers (red pili pili hohos)
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 Chicken chopped in pieces
3 cloves of garlic crushed
Salt to taste
4 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 chicken cubes/ chicken stock
Method
- In a saucepan with shallow oil put the chicken and fry all over until the outside is browned. It shouldn't be cooked all through it shall finish
cooking with the rice.
-In a large saucepan put in the oil, and add the onions, chopped bell pepper and remaining garlic and fry until onions are tender.
-Add the paprika and chicken and toss for 1 minute.
-Lastly add the rice and toss and fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice is well coated
-Add 4 cups of hot water (For every 1 cup of rice cook with 2 cups of water) or chicken stock.
-If you used water, crumble in the Chicken Cubes and mix it well (beef cubes can also be used as an alternative).
-Add salt to taste.
-Bring the rice to a boil under high heat and then lower the flame and let it simmer until ready.
-Serve with a hearty vegetable stew or a fresh salad.
-In a large saucepan put in the oil, and add the onions, chopped bell pepper and remaining garlic and fry until onions are tender.
-Add the paprika and chicken and toss for 1 minute.
-Lastly add the rice and toss and fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice is well coated
-Add 4 cups of hot water (For every 1 cup of rice cook with 2 cups of water) or chicken stock.
-If you used water, crumble in the Chicken Cubes and mix it well (beef cubes can also be used as an alternative).
-Add salt to taste.
-Bring the rice to a boil under high heat and then lower the flame and let it simmer until ready.
-Serve with a hearty vegetable stew or a fresh salad.
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