Delicious Flavorful Seasoned Chicken & Rice with Vegetables. Present the whole Casserole dish at the table for everyone to help themselves. Switch up the seasoning for both the Chicken and Rice for numerous variations of a Chicken Rice Bake employing the same technique.
Servings: 6 portions
Equipment
- 1 Casserole Dish larger than a 2 1/2 Quarts
- 1 Sauté Pan
- 4 Bowls for Seasoning, Liquids, Vegetables, Rice
Ingredients
- 2- 6 Chicken Quarters - Trimmed and Cleaned
- 2 C Basmati Rice - or any Medium to Long grain
- 3 C Water
- 2 Cubes Maggi Chicken Bouillon
- 1/4 C Neutral Oil - Rendered Chicken Fat is preferred
- 2-3 C Mixed Vegetables - See notes
Salt & Pepper Seasoning
- 1 Tbl Kosher or Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F - 450 F with the rack in middle position. 400 F will minimize on the Crispy bits of Rice, and 450 F will develop more crispy Rice. Prepare the Vegetables, Salt & Pepper Seasoning, Water & Bouillon Cubes with 1 1/2 tsp to 2 tsp of the Salt & Pepper Blend, Rice measured out, and the Chicken cleaned, trimmed and seasoned with the leftover Salt & Pepper Blend to taste. You may need to double the Salt & Pepper blend to ensure you have enough to season the Chicken if making 3 or more pieces.
- Heat a Sauté Pan over medium heat with Oil. Rendering out chicken fat and topping up with Lard or Oil to get about 1/4 C of Fat is preferred.Add in the Vegetables to cook briefly, then the Rice and cook for about 1–2 minutes. Add in the Broth (Water, Bouillon Cubes, Salt & Pepper) and bring to a boil. Ensure that the Bouillon cubes are completely dissolved.
- Empty into a Casserole Dish, mix well and spread evenly. Place the Chicken on top, and transfer to the oven covered for 40–45 minutes.
- Remove the Rice Bake from the oven and then remove the Chicken and place back into the oven to cook for 3–5 minutes or until the chicken is crisp to your liking while the Rice is rested covered for 15–20 minutes. Toss the Rice, scraping the bottom and sides and fluff. Adjust the seasoning if needed and toss again. Serve the whole Casserole at the table, or individually plate the Chicken & Rice.