CASBAH CHICKEN WITH ORANGE INFUSED BASMATI RICE

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If you want amazing flavor with little effort, this chicken is for you. Very easy and quick to prepare, but the results will have you wanting to lick your plate. The cinnamon, cumin, cayenne and orange flavors make this dish, and will leave you wanting more.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup other long grain rice
2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons chicken base (like Better Than Bouillon,or 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules)
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange zest
1 cup orange juice (2 large or 3-4 medium oranges, But you don't need to use fresh squeezed)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons raisins, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the rice, chicken base or bouillon, 1 Tbsp orange peel and the 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Return to boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and keep covered.
  • Lightly sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter or margarine in a skllet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.
  • Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Add the green onions to the pan drippings and cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Turn heat back up to medium high and add the chicken back to the pan.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Spoon rice on serving dishes, and top with chicken.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.

Shahidul
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This dish is a family favorite. We make it all the time. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Zahra Zahra
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and rice. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Priyanka Yadav
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Avishek R. Thangmi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Julija Cerka
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This dish was bland and lacked flavor. I would not recommend it.


Atiko Collins
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken cooking method.


Constance Oge Victor
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Maylei Meeks
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Md Habiur
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the rice was fluffy and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Diwas Gaha
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


azad ali
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The flavors in this dish were amazing. The combination of the chicken, oranges, and spices was perfect. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Vash Karls
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orange-infused basmati rice was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


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