Cinnamon Stewed Chicken With Spicy Roasted Coriander Rice Recipes

CINNAMON STEWED CHICKEN (CAT CORA)

Steps:

• Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Mix cinnamon, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then rub all over the chicken pieces.
• Using a deep, 12" wide skillet, heat the oil until it shimmers (if you have a smaller pan, make 2 batches, using half the oil for each). Add the chicken pieces, being careful not to overcrowd, and cook until very brown, 4-5 min per side.
• Mince 3 cloves of garlic. Reduce heat to medium-high and add minced garlic and onions. Saute until onions soften and begin to brown, about 5 minute Deglaze with 1/2 c water or broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• When the deglazing liquid has evaporated to nearly dry, add the remaining 1 1/2 c water or stock, the tomato paste, the Italian seasoning and the remaining 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
• Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it down in the sauce. If the sauce does not come 3/4 of the way up the side of the chicken pieces, add more water or broth. Cover and simmer over medium-high heat until tender, about 30-40 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with cooked orzo or rice.

CINNAMON STEWED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CORIANDER RICE

Steps:

• For the Chicken, mix roasted cinnamon, sea salt and pepper in shallow dish. Coat chicken evenly with spice mixture
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onions and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in wine. Bring to boil on high heat. Cook 2 minutes or until wine has evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits in bottom of skillet
• Stir in water, tomato paste and oregano until well blended. Bring to boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
• Meanwhile, for the Rice, heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add roasted coriander, roasted ginger and red pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add water and peas; bring to boil. Stir in rice and sea salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve chicken and sauce over rice

CORIANDER CHICKEN WITH RICE & SPICED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Use a stick blender or mini food processor to whizz up all the chutney ingredients, then chill.
• Heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and fry for 9-10 mins, then add the ginger, garlic and chilli. Cook for a few mins more, then add the chicken. Brown well, then add half the coriander chutney and reduce the heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Rinse the rice in a sieve, then tip into a large, lidded saucepan. Stir in all the ingredients for the rice. Pour over enough boiling water to cover the rice by 1cm, cover, bring to the boil and cook for 5 mins. Turn off the heat and leave to steam-cook with the lid on for 20 mins. Fluff up with a fork, then season.
• Put the broccoli and green beans in a pan and add 100ml boiling water. Cover and cook over a medium-high heat for 4-5 mins. Drain and return to the pan with the oil, ginger, chilli flakes and some seasoning. Cook for another 2 mins, then serve with the chicken, remaining chutney and the rice.