Uruguayan Jasmine Rice Bowl with Skillet Chicken
A flavorful and aromatic dish inspired by Uruguayan cuisine, featuring jasmine rice and crispy skillet chicken.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastBoneless and skinless
- ●1 cup jasmine riceUncooked
- ●2 tablespoons skillet oilVegetable oil or avocado oil
- ●1 medium onionDiced
- ●3 cloves garlicMinced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminGround
- ●1 teaspoon paprikaSmoked
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the skillet oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the cumin and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the jasmine rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
- 8
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 10
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cooked chicken.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.