20 Ways The World Makes Chicken And Rice

20 Ways The World Makes Chicken And Rice

"This is a delicious traditional Japanese meal consisting of chicken sauteed and then cooked in a Japanese broth, and then finished with egg and served over rice," says User. "It's really easy, filling and delicious."

"This is a staple of Thai cooking. Adjust the spices to your own tastes for a really great use for leftover rice," says ErinInVegas. "I get the basil from a local Asian market. It has a different flavor than that of regular basil and makes all the difference in this recipe. It is fast and fairly easy to make, but requires constant stirring."

"Whip up a tasty dish that is indigenous to South East Asia in less than an hour!" says BLUBLOTCH. "This dish is famous in Singapore and is incredibly easy to make; and brings a flavor of the Straits of Malacca to your dinner table with minimum fuss. Impress your family and friends! Chile sauce is usually served as a condiment."

"This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes," says Cheri Raxter.

"Our Filipino chicken soup remedy. Perfect for our entire family who was feeling under the weather," says Realocmom.

"This is a delicious Pakistani/Indian rice dish, which is often reserved for very special occasions such as weddings, parties, or holidays such as Ramadan," says Nazia. "For biryani, always use long grain rice. Basmati rice with its thin, fine grains is the ideal variety to use."

Here's a popular and spicy West African chicken and rice recipe. With fresh green beans and carrots, it's a complete meal in one pan.

Here's a true taste of Spain. "I lived in Spain for two years where I was taught the art of making the Paella which originated in Valencia," says Jason.

"I grew up on this recipe, my Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! You can use less butter on top of course. Gotta love Southern ladies and their butter," says katiefbenham.

"The original, purist, real-deal gumbo from a certified Cajun," says Crawfish.

"Everybody likes chicken and rice. Just about every major culture has some sort of version of this archetypal recipe," says Chef John. "This is pure down-to-the-bone comfort food."

"This recipe is my twist on a traditional Persian chicken and rice dish," says Gumaraid. "I like to serve this to my family as a main meal accompanied with a salad."

"Chicken, rice, soy sauce and shredded egg stir fried together," says LISA TOURVILLE. "This is a very simple recipe. It is easy, but tasty! Note: Never use rice that you have just cooked."

This simple one-pot chicken, ground beef, and rice dish is flavored with garlic, onions, and Middle Eastern seasonings. "It's from Lebanon," says KitchenDude, who submitted the recipe. "It's eaten regularly all over the region. A cast-iron skillet works best for this dish. You can also use ground lamb instead of beef."

This is a traditional Saudi Arabian chicken and rice dish that's full of flavor. Chicken pieces are seasoned with a kabsa spice blend that includes saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, and lime powder, then cooked in a tomato sauce with sweet raisins and basmati rice. Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds over the finished dish and serve with a cucumber and tomato salad to balance the heat.

Here's a biriyani for the Instant Pot! This fragrant Indian biryani calls for both chicken breasts and chicken thighs for added flavor and the rice absorbs an array of flavors including ginger, garlic, lemon, garam masala, cardamon, cumin, and chiles. By cooking it in an instant pot, you retain all the flavor and are guaranteed fluffy rice and tender chicken every time.

Chicken thighs and chorizo feature in this Spanish-style paella, which is made with brown rice — but you can use white rice if you prefer. It's perfectly seasoned with Spanish smoked paprika, turmeric, and saffron.

In this Middle-East-inspired dish, a complex and intense baharat spice blend (made with paprika, cumin, coriander, sumac, cinnamon, and cloves) is used to marinate chicken. The flavors are absorbed into brown basmati rice that's cooked with cashews, almonds, pistachios, and raisins for a gorgeous crunch and subtle sweetness. "Great flavor and smells absolutely wonderful when cooking!" says home cook kevin Leif.

Not actually the San Francisco treat, this chicken and rice recipe is inspired by a traditional Lebanese rice-and-vermicelli pilaf dish called Riz Bi Sha'rieh. "Made with shredded chicken, tender basmati rice, and smoky-sweet, caramelized onions and peppers, this is my version of a childhood favorite, and it remains one of my favorite comfort foods of all time," says Chef John. "Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon juice, chili flakes, hot sauce, or even garlic-infused yogurt!"

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