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Yiayia Dena's Famous Chicken and Rice

Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1045kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 leg quarters drumstick-thigh combination
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 oz butter
  • juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare and measure all ingredients.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to dutch oven or braiser and heat under medium temperature. Add chopped onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, until onion is translucent in color.
  • Add chicken leg quarters, skin side down first to brown for about 3 minutes. Turn right side up and allow underside of chicken legs to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Be sure to stir onion so that it does not stick to the bottom of the dutch oven.
  • Add tomato paste to chicken broth and whisk so that it breaks down and dissolves. Pour chicken broth/tomato mixture, garlic, dried parsley, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon into dutch oven. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients and then add rice and stir again. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Stir periodically to ensure the rice does not stick to the bottom of the dutch oven. The chicken and rice should be fully cooked after about 40-45 minutes.
  • Melt 2 ounces of butter in a small saucepan and gently allow it to develop a brown color, sizzle and foam. This will allow the butter to develop a caramelized flavor. Spoon the cooked rice onto a serving dish and pour the brown butter over the rice. Use a fork to poke "holes" into the rice and allow the brown butter to seep through.
  • Place the chicken on top of the prepared rice and squeeze 1/2 lemon over the cooked chicken. Garnish with lemon slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1045kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 1311mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Yiayia Dena's Famous Chicken and Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1045 Calories from Fat 567
% Daily Value*
Fat 63g97%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 203mg68%
Sodium 1311mg57%
Potassium 833mg24%
Carbohydrates 87g29%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 1065IU21%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.