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One-pot chicken and rice
An easy and cheap family meal in one pot! Any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables can be used in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 400 grams chicken, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can chopped tomatoes in juice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn
Method
- 1. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Heat oil in large saucepan over a medium heat. Add chicken and cook for two minutes.
- 3. Add onion, garlic, spices and rice. Cook for a further two minutes.
- 4. Add canned tomatoes, water and carrots.
- 5. Cover and simmer on a low heat for around 20 minutes. Stir regularly so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
- 6. Add frozen peas and corn. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- 7. Serve with green salad or steamed green vegetables.