Spiced Chicken and Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 medium chicken fillets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 large carrot
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cups boiling water
Preparation
Wash the rice and soak it for 15 minutes.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
In a pot, heat the oil, add the chicken and stir until golden brown.
Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, basil, oregano, stir to absorb the spices then remove the chicken.
Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper and stir until wilted.
Add the carrot and stir with the onion.
Return the chicken and stir with the vegetables.
Add the rice, stir for a few minutes to absorb with the other ingredients.
Add the water, let it boil then reduce heat and leave to cook.
