Yellow rice chicken with peas - mom's recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice- I've used jasmine.
- 1.5 c of frozen peas.
- 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed.
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped.
- 2 Tbs unsalted butter.
- 2 Tbs of olive oil.
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric.
- ¼ teaspoon of ground cardamoms.
- 1 cinnamon stick.
- Pinch salt.
- A generous pinch of saffron.
- Water or chicken broth to cook the rice.
Instructions
- Allow saffron to brew in 2 Tbl of hot water while making the rest of the recipe.
- Heat a large deep skillet or non-stick pot over medium high heat, add the oil and butter until butter melts.
- Add turmeric and give it a good stir until it is fragrant, takes from one to two minutes.
- Add ground cardamoms and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Add chopped onions and stir until translucent. Throw in the cubed chicken and stir until lightly browned.
- Add frozen peas and a half cup of water, when it boils, reduce heat, cover and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- Then add rice, brewed saffron, cinnamon stick and enough water or chicken broth to cook the rice according to your package, I've added 3 cups.*
- Adjust the salt and bring to a hard boil.
- Reduce heat and cover, let it cook until done, takes about 25 minutes.
- Fluff and serve as a one dish meal, just have some green salad to go with.
- Enjoy.
Notes
* Please note: the amount of liquid is relative to the type and brand of your rice.