Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large carrots cut into small cubes
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups long-grain white Basmati rice rinsed
3 cups warm water
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
Fresh parsley for serving
25g Jacoub’s Vegetable Stock
Preparation
Vegetable Broth
X. Combine 75mL warm water with 25g of Jacoub’s Vegetable Stock. Mix well.
1. In a large pot of medium heat, heat olive oil in large pot. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds additional.
2. Add the cubed chicken, and season with oregano, salt and pepper to taste and cook until the chicken is cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the rice and cook with the chicken to lightly toast, about 1-2 minutes. Add the vegetable, season with salt and pepper, then pour the chicken broth on top.
4. Mix all the ingredients together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, until rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow the steam to continue cooking the rice for 5-10 more minutes.
5. Fluff the rice, stir in the parmesan cheese if using, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Pro Tip
Rinsing your rice before cooking removes excess starch, making it less sticky and prevent it from clumping together.