This culinary delight, with its deep roots in various cultures worldwide, always leaves a lasting impression with its blend of flavors and textures.
Imagine bright, fluffy rice grains bursting with flavor and color, perfectly mixed with juicy chicken pieces. Now, add to this vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs that amplify the culinary experience. Can't resist? You're not alone!
Chicken rice is not just a dish; it's a story in itself, narrated through every bite. Each carefully selected and prepared ingredient adds its chapter to this narrative, creating a culinary experience that captivates and delights the senses.
This soup is a traditional homemade dish among Colombian families. It's a favorite recipe for many, and for some, it evokes memories of our mother's seasoning. I love those recipes that take very little prep time and don't require much kitchen time.
In this soup, the flavor the chicken brings is spectacular. Moreover, it includes very basic ingredients like rice, garlic, carrot, cilantro, and others you might wish to add - it's all up to your taste.
This soup is a favorite among Colombian grandmothers. I remember mine enjoying it alongside a banana, a tradition my mother inherited. It's a complete meal, perfect for those times when we need to boost our energy, combat cold days, or particularly when feeling a bit under the weather or in need of a bland diet.
What I love most about this recipe is that anyone can make it. If you're still unsure how, we're here to guide you. Just pay attention to each ingredient and its preparation, and you'll see how deliciously this soup turns out. I chose to make it because it takes me back home and reminds me of family gatherings.
In this soup, the flavor the chicken brings is spectacular. Moreover, it includes very basic ingredients like rice, garlic, carrot, cilantro, and others you might wish to add - it's all up to your taste.
This soup is a favorite among Colombian grandmothers. I remember mine enjoying it alongside a banana, a tradition my mother inherited. It's a complete meal, perfect for those times when we need to boost our energy, combat cold days, or particularly when feeling a bit under the weather or in need of a bland diet.
What I love most about this recipe is that anyone can make it. If you're still unsure how, we're here to guide you. Just pay attention to each ingredient and its preparation, and you'll see how deliciously this soup turns out. I chose to make it because it takes me back home and reminds me of family gatherings.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 chicken pieces.
- ½ cup rice.
- 2 potatoes.
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves.
- ½ cup carrot.
- 1 green onion stalk.
- 8 cups of water.
- ½ cup peas.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Cilantro.
Notas
- For a quicker process, use a pressure cooker. The first cooking phase with the chicken will only take 7 minutes, and when adding the rice, just 10 minutes more.
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes, carrot, green onion, and garlic thoroughly.
- Slice the potato and dice or chop the carrot, green onion, and garlic finely.
- In a pot, add the water with all the ingredients, except the rice, potato, and cilantro.
- Cook for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is almost ready.
- Then, add the rice and potatoes and continue cooking for another 25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Done!
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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