Inspired by a famous restaurant technique, this all-in-one bake is the ultimate comfort meal. Tender, spiced roast chicken rests atop a bed of luxuriously creamy rice and fresh vegetables. It’s an impressive yet surprisingly simple dish perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5 kg / 3-4 lbs)
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Rice & Veggies:
500g (2 ½ cups) long-grain white rice, rinsed
400ml (1 ⅔ cups) cooking cream
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
For the Flavor Paste:
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves
A large handful of fresh parsley
Instructions:
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