ReceptnaptárChicken and rice one-pot (piletina sa pirinčem)
Piletina sa pirinčem is an everyday one-pot dish in Balkan families: chicken thighs, rice, vegetables and paprika cooked in a single pan. It takes little effort, and the rice soaks up the flavour of the browned chicken. Children love it, it is just as good the next day, and with a simple cucumber salad or yogurt it makes a complete lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden on all sides.
- Add the onion, carrot and pepper and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Take off the heat, stir in the paprika, then return to the heat.
- Add the raw rice and fry it with everything for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the grains turn translucent.
- Pour in the hot stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil.
- Cover, turn the heat down low and cook for 18-20 minutes - don't stir, so the rice steams evenly.
- When the liquid has been absorbed and small holes appear on the surface of the rice, take off the heat and leave covered for another 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Toast the rice until translucent before adding the liquid, because this keeps the grains separate.
- Do not lift the lid or stir while it cooks, because the steam softens the rice and stirring makes it sticky.
- Leave the finished dish for 5 minutes under the lid and only then fluff it with a fork.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use chicken breast?
Yes, but it dries out more easily, so cut it into larger pieces and do not cook it longer than it takes for the rice to turn tender.
Can it be made with brown rice?
Yes, but it cooks more slowly and needs a little more liquid. Count on 35-40 minutes and check that the chicken is cooked through as well.
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