Paprika Chicken with Rice Recipe
What Started it all:
chicken, paprika, rice
This Paprika Chicken with Rice recipe is both flavorful and satisfying. The combination of succulent chicken with the earthy flavors of paprika, and the comforting texture of rice is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold running water and set it aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with 1 tbsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and then add two tablespoons of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and allow them to cook for 6-7 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
- Turn the chicken over to the other side and cook it for an additional 6–7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and keep it warm.
- Add the remaining paprika to the skillet and saute it for about 20–30 seconds.
- Pour in the water and remaining salt, and then bring it to a boil.
- Add your rice to the skillet and stir it well.
- Turn down the heat to the lowest possible setting, cover the skillet and allow it to simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Once the rice has absorbed all the liquid, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it alongside the chicken.