How long does Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice?

500 grams Boneless Chicken Thighs, 1 Lemon, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 3 Tomato, 1 Bell Peppers, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice?

About 611 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Spanish Chicken and Lemon RiceCook

Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice

Name: Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 500 grams Boneless Chicken Thighs; 1 tsp Paprika Powder; ½ tsp Dried Oregano; ½ tsp Garlic Powder; ½ tsp Onion Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 Tomato; 1 Bell Peppers; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Red Paprika; 1 tbsp Jalapeno; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 cup Basmati Rice, Soaked; 1 Onion, Slices; ½ tsp Salt; 1½ cup Water; 1 Lemon, Slices; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

35 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Jollof Rice, Mexican Rice · Non-veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Spanish chicken and lemon rice: basmati cooked in pepper and tomato paste under marinated chicken thighs. Mild, serves 3, 35 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Ingredients

19 items

3 people

Boneless Chicken Thighs500 grams
Paprika Powder1 tsp
Dried Oregano½ tsp
Garlic Powder½ tsp
Onion Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Tomato3
Bell Peppers1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Olive Oil2 tsp
Red Paprika1 tbsp
Jalapeno1 tbsp
Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
Onion, Slices1
Water1½ cup
Lemon, Slices1
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	611kcal	1833kcal
Protein	40g	121g
Carbohydrate	63g	189g
Fat	22g	65g
Fibre	3.9g	12g
Sugar	5.3g	16g

Cookd masalas for boneless chicken thighs

Method

1
In a mixing bowl, add the chicken thighs and all the ingredients for the marination. Mix thoroughly, cover and let it marinate for 1 hour.
Boneless Chicken ThighsPaprika PowderDried OreganoGarlic PowderOnion PowderCumin PowderSaltOlive Oil
2
In a blender jar add all the ingredients for the paste and blend into a fine paste and set aside.
TomatoBell PeppersGinger Garlic PasteOlive OilRed PaprikaJalapeno
3
In a deep pan pour olive oil and cook the chicken on a high flame for 2 minutes on each side and set aside.
Olive Oil
4
In the same pan add the soaked basmati rice and saute on a high flame until the rice is browned. Add the paste and mix gently making sure you’re not breaking the rice. Cook for 4-5 minutes on a moderate flame until the raw flavour disappears. Add salt and pour water, and bring it to a boil.
Basmati RiceOnionSaltWater
5
Place the cooked chicken on top add the lemon slices on top of the chicken, Cover and cook on a simmer for 12-14 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes and fluff it up gently and serve hot.
LemonCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice?: 500 grams Boneless Chicken Thighs, 1 Lemon, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 3 Tomato, 1 Bell Peppers, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spanish Chicken and Lemon Rice?: About 611 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.