TWICE-AS-NICE CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD (NIGEL)
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Roast the chicken breasts on a baking tray for 25-30 minutes with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves and a little salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. 3. Wash the rice thoroughly - I do this three times, but that is probably more than is truly necessary. Put it into a heavy-based saucepan, tuck in the cinnamon stick, the lightly crushed cardamom pods and the garlic clove. Cover the rice with water to come a couple of centimetres above the rice. Salt lightly, then place over a high heat and bring to the boil. 4. As soon as the water starts to boil, turn the heat down to a simmer and cover with a tightly fitting lid. Cook until the rice is tender but still toothsome - about 10-15 minutes. It is cooked when the water has disappeared and there are several small holes in the surface of the rice. Remove and set aside. 5. Cut the cooked chicken breasts into thick pieces and tip into a bowl. Chop the pistachios. Scatter the pistachios and sultanas over the chicken. Slice the dried apricots and stir them through the chicken. Stone the cherries and add them to the dish with some roughly chopped dill and parsley. Remove the cinnamon stick and gently fold the rice into the chicken. Take care not to over-mix. 6. To make the yoghurt sauce, chop the mint and stir it into the yoghurt with the ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Spoon the sauce over the rice as you serve.
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Heavenly Tamer
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal, so it's perfect for busy weeknights. I love that I can customize it to my liking, and it's always delicious.
Angel Riya
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one is different. The combination of chicken, rice, and vegetables is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be
Irfan Bloch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile, and I can easily customize it to my liking. I've made it with different types of chicken, rice, and vegetables, and it's always delicious. The dressing is also very versatile, and I can adjust the sweetness
Philomina Kpeli
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to add to my repertoire, and this one is a keeper. It's simple to make, but the results are anything but ordinary. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the dressing is flavorful and well
Tina Konzie
[email protected]This salad is a winner! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can customize it to my liking, and it's always delicious.
Daniel Barca
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.
NTR Faiju
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the combination of chicken and rice, and they don't even notice the vegetables. I sneak in as many vegetables as I can, and they never complain.
Joseph Garcia
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Muneza Patrick
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal, so it's perfect for busy weeknights. I love that I can customize it to my liking, and it's always delicious.
Manoj Lama
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one is different. The combination of chicken, rice, and vegetables is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be
ehsan israil
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile, and I can easily customize it to my liking. I've made it with different types of chicken, rice, and vegetables, and it's always delicious. The dressing is also very versatile, and I can adjust the sweetness
Sherin Islam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to add to my repertoire, and this one is a winner. It's simple to make, but the results are anything but ordinary. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the dressing is flavorful and well
Jeremy Munga
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the combination of chicken and rice, and they don't even notice the vegetables. I sneak in as many vegetables as I can, and they never complain.
Shourb Shourbroy
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Omolemo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal, so it's perfect for busy weeknights. I love that I can customize it to my liking, and it's always delicious.
Abbasi Shahmeer
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one is different. The combination of chicken, rice, and vegetables is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be
Jay Wilson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile, and I can easily customize it to my liking. I've made it with different types of chicken, rice, and vegetables, and it's always delicious. The dressing is also very versatile, and I can adjust the sweetness
Abdull Razaq
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to add to my repertoire, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's simple to make, but the results are anything but ordinary. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the dressing is flavor
danielle Beckett
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! I love the combination of chicken and rice, and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.