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Creamy Baked Chicken Rice with Yogurt Sauce

Emanoel Leonardo
A rich and comforting rice dish made with golden seared chicken, sautéed onions, and a creamy yogurt mixture. The rice is baked in the oven and served with a refreshing yogurt lemon sauce.
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Tempo de preparo 15 minutes
Tempo de cozimento 25 minutes
Tempo total 40 minutes
Categoria Main Dish
Cuisine Homestyle
Porções 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipamentos

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • spoon or spatula
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredientes
  

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • olive oil drizzle
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 180 g plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 245 g plain yogurt for sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 lemon juice

Modo de preparo
 

  • Heat a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil and add the chicken breasts. Season with salt and cook until golden.
  • Flip the chicken, season with more salt and black pepper, and cook until golden on the other side.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet, cut it into small pieces and set aside.
  • In the same skillet sauté the chopped onions with olive oil, salt, black pepper and paprika.
  • Add the chopped chicken to the onions and sauté for a few minutes.
  • In a bowl mix egg yolks, plain yogurt, salt, pepper and turmeric until smooth.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice to the mixture and stir well.
  • In an oiled baking dish spread the seasoned rice, add the chicken mixture, then cover with the remaining rice.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 200°C (392°F) for about 20 minutes.
  • For the sauce, mix yogurt, garlic powder, oregano and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Serve the baked rice hot with the yogurt sauce on top or on the side.

Notas

For the best flavor, use freshly cooked rice and well-browned chicken. The yogurt sauce with lemon can be served on top of the rice or as a side sauce. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.

Informações nutricionais

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.3mg
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