Solo Chicken Verdura Pilaf Recipes

ONE-POT CHICKEN PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan, then fry the onion for 5-6 mins until softened. Add the chicken pieces, fry for a further couple of mins just to colour the outside, then stir in curry paste and rice. Cook for another min.
• Pour in the chicken stock and throw in any larger bits of frozen veg. Bring to the boil, lower the heat, then cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 10 mins, then stir in the remaining veg. Scatter over the spinach, cover, then cook for 10 mins more until all the stock is absorbed and the rice is tender. Give everything a good stir, season to taste, then tuck in.

SOLO CHICKEN PASTA VERDURA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions and drain.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the olive oil.
• Add the onion to the pan, and cook until nearly translucent.
• Add the zucchini, garlic, and chicken and continue to heat until the zucchini is limp.
• Mix the pesto and white wine in the serving dish.
• For final presentation, add the pasta to the serving dish, followed by the chicken and vegetables and toss.
• An optional garnish might be parmesan cheese and/or parsley.

ONE-TRAY CHICKEN WITH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Put the chicken, garlic, potatoes, lemon, onion, oil, herb and spice mix in a large bowl and toss thoroughly to coat everything.
• Spread the mixture on a sheet tray and cook until the chicken is cooked through to 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Cook pork to 150 degrees F and beef to desired doneness, 125 degrees F for medium rare.
• For the rice pilaf: Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and oil and toast the rice for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add the stock or water and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the pilaf sit for a couple of minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken and vegetables.

TOMATO AND COCONUT CHICKEN OVER SPICED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• For the rice: Soak the rice in 4 cups of cold water for 30 minutes.
• For the chicken: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Season all sides of the chicken with salt. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin-side down, to the oil. Do not crowd the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the skin is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side, another 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a clean baking sheet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the garlic and onions. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and onions turn light brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the coconut milk, tomatoes and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in a single layer in the sauce. Pour any juices into the sauce as well. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Taste for seasoning. Keep warm.
• To cook the rice: While the chicken is cooking, heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet, combine the cumin, fennel, cayenne and cinnamon stick. Lightly toast the spices in the oven, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter and onion. Season with salt and cook until the onion is translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice, reserving the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear it crackling, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved water. Season with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the water has been absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before "forking" it gently onto plates. Spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice and serve.

SOLO CHICKEN PINEAPPLE PILAF

Steps:

• First saute the onion in the olive oil until limp, add the curry powder and raw rice.
• Stir until all the rice gains are coated with the oil, add the chicken pineapple and the peppers.
• Add the stock and juice and cover with a tight fitting lid.
• Cook over very low heat for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat leave covered and let sit for additional 10 minutes.

SOLO TERIYAKI CHICKEN PILAF

Steps:

• Dice chicken into 1/4 inch pieces, and mix the next five ingredients and use to marinate the chicken in a shallow dish for at least a half hour.
• Pour the liquid from the canned mushrooms into a measuring cup and add enough additional chicken stock to make 2/3 cup liquid.
• Heat a shallow pan with a tight fitting cover and add the cooking oil.
• Add the chicken and stir until the meat starts to turn white on all sides, add mushrooms and raw rice grains.
• Stir until the rice is mixed with the oil and then add the liquid.
• Cover, and reduce flame to the lowest level.
• Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the cover, and then let sit for an additional 5 minutes with no heat before serving.

SOLO CHICKEN MUSHROOM PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a frying pan that has a tight fitting lid.
• Add the diced onion and saute until nearly transparent.
• Dice the chicken breast and add to the pan, stirring until all sides of the meat have turned white.
• Add the uncooked rice and stir until all of the grains are covered with the cooking fat.
• Add the mushrooms, and stir.
• Add the chicken broth, stir and bring up the heat until the liquid starts to simmer.
• Put on the cover, reduce the heat to the minimum setting and set your timer for 15 minutes and walk away. DO NOT PEEK.
• After 15 minutes, turn off the heat, DO NOT PEEK and set your time for another 15 minutes, and walk away.
• Fluff with fork or spoon. Service options might include a small side salad and a cool beverage.

SOLO CHICKEN VERDURA PILAF

Steps:

• Add the butter and olive oil to a frying pan that has a tight fitting lid. When the butter has melted, saute the onions until soft and translucent.
• Add the rice and stir until all the grains are covered with the fat.
• Add the remaining ingredients, heat until the broth starts to simer.
• Cover, and reduce the heat to the lowest setting and leave alone for exactly 15 minutes. DO NOT PEAK.
• After the 15 minutes has passed, turn off the heat and let it sit for an additional 15 minutes. DO NOT PEAK.
• Fluff the mixture with a fork and plate.