Chicken and Rice
Dinner

Chicken and Rice

Rating

Cuisine

Latin

Age Category

1y and up

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Total time: Prep: Cook: Servings:
40 min 10 min 30 min 5
Dietary Restrictions
Dairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeRed meat-freeSesame-Free
Ingredients
  • 5 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic clove
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 Cup cilantro
  • 1/4 Teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 Teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 Teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/4 Cup low sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 Cup basmati rice
  • 2/3 Cup frozen peas
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Directions
  • Place chicken drumsticks in a bowl. Condiment the chicken with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well with clean hands to ensure the chicken is coated with spices.
  • Heat up some olive oil on a pan. Once hot add the chicken and cook on medium low heat for 5 minutes per side.
  • Once the chicken has been cooking for 10 minutes, remove from pan and set aside on a plate. On that same pan, add the ingredients for your sofrito. Add the olive oil, garlic cloves, red bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Cook for 1 minute.

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Nutrition Facts per Serving
Nutrient Amount
Calories 475 kcal
Fat 19 g
Carbohydrates 44 g
Protein 30 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugar 5 g
Sodium 735 mg