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60 min
Easy Indian-Spanish Chicken and Rice Fusion
A simple and flavorful chicken and rice dish combining Indian spices with Spanish style. Perfect for beginners with minimal cooking steps and common ingredients.
25 min
Easy
2 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty3/10
Sour2/10
Umami6/10
Spicy2/10
🥄 Texture
The dish has a pleasant contrast of textures: fluffy, separate rice grains combined with tender, bite-sized chicken pieces. Soft sautéed onions, stewed tomatoes and wilted spinach add a gentle, succulent mouthfeel without heaviness.
👃 Aroma
A warm, savory aroma dominated by cumin and smoked paprika with earthy turmeric notes and the sweetness of sautéed onions and tomatoes. There is a subtle smokiness from the paprika and a comforting roasted-chicken scent that rounds out the profile.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A crisp, dry white wine such as Albariño or Verdejo, or a light, refreshing lager; alternatively a citrusy sparkling water or a mild iced tea works well.
🥗 Side Dishes
Cucumber raita or plain yogurt to cool the palate; a simple tomato-cucumber salad or quick pickled onions for brightness; roasted vegetables or a crusty bread for extra texture.
Ingredients(12 items)
- 11 cup rice
- 22 cups water
- 3200 grams chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 41 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 51 large tomato (diced)
- 61 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 71 teaspoon ground cumin
- 81 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 91/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 101/2 teaspoon salt
- 111/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 121 cup spinach (fresh, roughly chopped)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
420
Calories
35g
Protein
50g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- 2
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered.
- 3
While the rice cooks, heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 4
Add the diced tomato, chicken pieces, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tomatoes are soft.
- 5
Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- 6
Gently mix the cooked rice into the chicken and spinach mixture. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Serve warm. Tip: Use a fork to fluff the rice before mixing to keep it light and separate.
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