TOMATO AND COCONUT CHICKEN OVER SPICED RICE PILAF
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the rice: Soak the rice in 4 cups of cold water for 30 minutes.
- For the chicken: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Season all sides of the chicken with salt. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin-side down, to the oil. Do not crowd the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the skin is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side, another 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a clean baking sheet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and onions. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and onions turn light brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the coconut milk, tomatoes and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in a single layer in the sauce. Pour any juices into the sauce as well. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Taste for seasoning. Keep warm.
- To cook the rice: While the chicken is cooking, heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- On a baking sheet, combine the cumin, fennel, cayenne and cinnamon stick. Lightly toast the spices in the oven, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter and onion. Season with salt and cook until the onion is translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice, reserving the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear it crackling, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved water. Season with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the water has been absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before "forking" it gently onto plates. Spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice and serve.
SPICED COCONUT CHICKEN AND RICE
This punched-up chicken-and-rice dish, made in the Instant Pot, is inspired by mulligatawny soup, with curry spices, creamy coconut milk, bright ginger, and fresh lime juice.
Provided by Laurel Randolph
Categories Pressure Cooker Chicken Coconut Curry Rice Instant Pot
Yield Serves 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Select Sauté on high heat on the Instant Pot and add the oil.
- Once hot, add the onion and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Add the coconut milk and water. Secure the lid.
- Select Manual and cook for 13 minutes on high pressure.
- When cooking is complete, use a quick release. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- Add the rice, chopped cilantro stems, and sugar and secure the lid. Select Manual and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the skin and bones from the chicken and discard.
- When the rice is cooked, select Cancel and let naturally release for 10 minutes. Release any remaining steam.
- Add the chicken back to the pot and add the juice of half the lime. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls topped with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
- Variation
- To boost the nutritional value, use brown rice, adding an extra 1/4 cup water and cooking the rice for 22 minutes on high pressure with a 10-minute natural release.
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