Chicken rice with sauce

Discover Chicken Rice with Sauce, a savory and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy sauce. This balanced meal is perfect for a healthy diet, featuring lean proteins and complex carbohydrates from the rice. The homemade sauce, made from tomatoes and spices, adds depth of flavor while providing additional nutritional benefits. This dish is ideal for a family lunch or a weeknight meal, offering a comforting and balanced culinary experience that will satisfy your taste buds while supporting your wellness goals.

Ingredients

1 cup of rice (Basmati or brown rice), drained and rinsed
90 g of cut chicken , 1 teaspoon of mustard, paprika and cumin
Olive oil or vegetable butter
For the sauce:
½ grated courgette, Thin slices of a ½ onion , ½ chopped pepper ,Olive oil or vegetable butter, 1 medium-sized tomato ,2 cloves of garlic , thyme , 2 bay leaves ,salt ,black pepper ,paprika , 1 tbsp of canned tomatoes, 1 cup of water .

Preparation steps

1. Put the cut chicken in a large bowl and add the mustard, olive oil, paprika, cumin. Mix everything and let it marinate in the fridge
2. Fry the rice in a hot buttered saucepan , over medium heat, for 4 to 5 minutes. Then add 2 glasses of hot water and cook for 10 to 30 minutes over medium-low heat (depending on the type of rice)
3. In a buttered pan, put the sliced onion, with salt and pepper, to cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat.Then add the chopped pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper and paprika
4. Let it simmer for a bit, then add a blended tomato, a tbsp of canned tomatoes, then cover the pan and let it cook over low heat
5. Cook you chicken in another pan, then put it in the sauce
6. Time to serve, Enjoy .

Rice

Rice, a global staple food, is perfect for providing quick and sustained energy. Opt for brown rice for an extra nutritional boost, with its fiber, B vitamins, and essential minerals. These nutrients help regulate blood sugar, promote healthy digestion, and support metabolism. Whether as a side dish or in your favorite recipes, brown rice enhances your meals while contributing to a balanced diet.