Rice with chicken and vegetables
Description
The recipe won't take much time. In my opinion, chicken and vegetable rice is a very practical dish. First of all, it's quite simple and quick to prepare—just about half an hour, no more, and no complicated culinary techniques—everything is cooked in one skillet. Secondly, this dish is perfect for using up leftover cooked rice—you can successfully use it here. Thirdly, the ingredients are quite basic, and if you're missing one, you can easily substitute it with something similar. Fourthly, chicken and vegetable rice is one of those dishes that doesn't lose its flavor when reheated in the microwave, even if not served fresh. In short, this dish has many advantages. Oh, and I almost forgot the most important thing—it's also extremely delicious :) I love spicy food, so I add plenty of ground chili pepper. Well, enough introduction—the recipe for chicken and vegetable rice will tell you the rest! :) Good luck with your cooking. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
We wash the chicken fillet, cut it into small pieces, and place it in a bowl.
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Step 2
Cut the bell pepper into strips and add to the chicken.
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Step 3
Add a little ground chili pepper (to taste), salt, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well.
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Step 4
Heat a deep skillet without oil. Add the chicken with pepper to it.
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Step 5
Cook, stirring, over medium heat for approximately 7-8 minutes, until the chicken fillet is almost fully cooked. When the chicken is nearly done, transfer all the contents of the skillet back into the bowl and leave the skillet on the heat.
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Step 6
While the chicken was frying, you could have time to slice the onion into thin half-rings (I used red onion, but you can use regular yellow onion).
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Step 7
We will also peel the garlic and finely chop it.
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Step 8
Cut the tomatoes into small cubes. I recommend using softer tomatoes, as they will soften faster and add more flavor.
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Step 9
So now, add the onion and garlic to the skillet where the chicken was sautéed. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 10
Then add the already cooked boiled rice to the pan.
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Step 11
Add the tomatoes there as well.
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Step 12
Add spices, salt, pepper, and a little water—literally 100 ml, no more. Mix everything well.
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Step 13
Return the fried chicken fillet with pepper to the skillet, mix with the contents of the pan, and cook until fully done. This usually takes another 4-5 minutes—by then, the water has evaporated, and all the ingredients have blended together, forming the dish's flavor profile.
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Step 14
Serve immediately. ;)