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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry Main dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 x Whole Chicken breasts, halve
1 T Extra-virgin olive oil
Garlic clove, chopped
Small Onion, chopped fine
1 c Raw Rice
3 c Water
1 pn Saffron threads or powder
1 c Chopped Broccoli (or frozen)
Saute the chicken in the oil with the garlic and
onions until lightly browned. Remove mixture to a
large pot, discarding excess oil. Add the rice, water,
and large pinch of saffron to the pot and bring to a
boil. Reduce the heat and simmer. tightly covered,
until the rice is tender (at least 30 min.), adding
extra water if necessary. When the rice is nearly
tender, add the broccoli to the top of the pot and
cover. Cook for 5 min more. Broccoli should be bright
green and tender when the meal is cooked. If the rice
is done before the broccoli, simply turn off the heat,
cover the pot again, and let the broccoli finish
cooking by steaming.
Children like the novel idea of "yellow" rice.
