Portuguese Chicken with Rice

Chicken with Rice

Margarida
Chicken with Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender pieces of chicken with aromatic rice, enhanced with garlic, onion, and bay leaf. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Traditional
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 cups chicken blood
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 4 garlic cloves , diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups rice
  • 3 tbsps vinegar

Instructions
 

  • ADD onion, garlic and bay leaf to a big pot with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • LET simmer until onions are soft and garlic is browned but not burnt
  • ADD chicken to the pot. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Stir and cover.
  • ADD 6 cups water then cover again. Once boiling, add rice. Stir and cover again.
  • ADD chicken blood and vinegar to the pot, when rice is almost cooked through. Cook for another 10 minutes, covered, on low heat.
  • SERVE immediately while still hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Aromatic, Comforting, Hearty
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