CHICKEN AND SAFFRON RICE

CHICKEN AND SAFFRON RICE

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2-3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed saffron threads, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 cup fresh shelled peas (or thawed frozen)

Directions:

  1. Press COOK SWITCH. When the bottom of the inner pot
    gets hot, add oil and swirl to coat. Sauté chicken for 4 to 5
    minutes. Stir in garlic and onion; sauté for 2 minutes or until
    onion is softened and chicken is browned.
    Stir in rice, red pepper, broth, bay leaf, cumin, salt, pepper, and
    saffron threads in water. Cover and reset for a regular cooking
    cycle. When Keep Warm switches on, stir in peas. Cover and
    steam for 10 minutes. Fluff and serve hot.

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