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Green Rice with Chicken

Green Rice with Chicken

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins Total: 50 mins

A vibrant one-pot chicken and rice dish infused with fresh herbs, spinach, and aromatic spices. Colourful, comforting, and packed with flavour — perfect for a complete midweek meal.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1 large handful spinach
  • 1 large handful fresh coriander
  • 1 large handful fresh parsley
  • 300g long-grain rice
  • 600ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Optional Extras

  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • Frozen peas or green beans

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Brown the Chicken

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 3

    Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 4

    Brown on both sides until golden, then remove and set aside.

Blend the Green Base

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    In a blender, combine the spinach, coriander, parsley, garlic, and green chilli with a splash of water.

  2. Step 6

    Blend until smooth and vibrant green.

Build the Base

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    In the same pan, lower the heat and add the onion.

  2. Step 8

    Cook until soft, then stir in the cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric if using.

Combine & Simmer

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    Stir in the green herb paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.

  2. Step 10

    Add the rice and stir to coat.

  3. Step 11

    Pour in the chicken stock and return the chicken to the pan.

  4. Step 12

    Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Finish & Serve

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  1. Step 13

    Remove from the heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.

  2. Step 14

    Fluff the rice with a fork, squeeze over lime juice, and serve hot.

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