Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice is a traditional Hungarian one-pot dish that became popular in peasant kitchens. Simple, filling and delicious, it perfectly combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, spices and chicken. Thanks to the slow cooking, the rice absorbs all the flavorful juices, making every bite of the dish rich and harmonious. If you want to make a classic, home-style dish, this recipe is a perfect choice!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Cut the chicken thigh fillet into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Slice the carrot and bell pepper into thin strips. Dice the tomatoes.
2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the carrot and bell pepper.
4
Stir in the Hungarian sweet paprika, then add the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Pour in the chicken broth, return the chicken to the skillet, and season with marjoram, salt, and pepper.
6
Sprinkle in the rinsed rice, stir to combine, then cover and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
7
Once cooked, fluff with a fork and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Serve hot.
