Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lb

rice

washed

1 pt

Wesson oil

0.5 cup

olive oil

1 can

tomatoes

1 can

English peas

1 can

pimento

1 bottle

yellow food coloring

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

bell pepper

chopped

3 clove

garlic

minced

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 unit

chicken

salted

3 pt

water

hot

Step 1
~4 min

Chop the onion and garlic.

Step 2
~4 min

Sauté the onion and garlic in Wesson and olive oil until softened.

Step 3
~4 min

Remove the onion and garlic from the oil and set aside.

Step 4
~4 min

Cool the oil slightly.

Step 5
~4 min

Brown the salted chicken in the oil.

Step 6
~4 min

Wash the rice until the water runs clear.

Step 7
~4 min

Place the washed rice into a turkey roaster.

Step 8
~4 min

Add 3 pints of very hot water to the rice.

Step 9
~4 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 10
~4 min

Add the canned tomatoes to the rice.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the rice.

Step 12
~4 min

Add the yellow food coloring to the rice.

Step 13
~4 min

Stir all the ingredients in the roaster.

Step 14
~4 min

Place the browned chicken on top of the rice.

Step 15
~4 min

Pour the oil from browning the chicken over the chicken and rice.

Key Technique: Browning
Step 16
~4 min

Cover the roaster.

Step 17
~4 min

Start cooking at 500°F for 15 minutes.

Step 18
~4 min

Lower the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for 30-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 19
~4 min

Garnish with canned peas and pimento.

Step 20
~4 min

Heat slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of yellow food coloring to achieve desired color.

Use chicken broth instead of water for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish to grilled chicken or fish.

Pairs well with a fresh salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Roasted vegetables
Black beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Common dish in Southern cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

family dinner
weeknight meal
potluck
holiday side dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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