What to Cook With Rice and Chicken
Rice and chicken are in almost every kitchen, and together they make dozens of filling meals. Here are our favourite ways to turn them into dinner, from Nigerian party classics to quick weeknight bowls.
Generate a recipe with rice and chickenNigerian-style one-pot rice
Jollof rice cooks the rice directly in a rich tomato and pepper base, so every grain takes on flavour. Serve it with fried or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Nigerian fried rice is lighter and full of vegetables — a great way to use leftover chicken.
Curries and stews over rice
A pot of chicken curry or chicken stew stretches a little meat a long way. Spoon it over plain white rice or coconut rice.
Quick stir fries
Short on time? Slice the chicken thinly, cook it hot and fast with vegetables, and serve over yesterday's rice.
Tips for better rice and chicken
Rinse long-grain rice until the water runs clear to stop it going sticky. Season chicken at least 20 minutes before cooking. Day-old cold rice fries best.
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