ROAST CHICKEN WITH RICE AND SALSA VERDE
You don't need to sacrifice flavor while trying to save some cash. We've made a simple roast chicken meal that tastes anything but. Served with fresh salsa verde and satisfying rice and veggies, you won't be giving up anything while protecting your wallet.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cut the carrots on the bias into 2-inch-long pieces, halving lengthwise any that are thicker than 1/2 inch in diameter. Toss the carrots, onions and 5 of the garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated, then spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Using kitchen shears, cut along each side of the chicken's backbone, removing the backbone completely, then discard or save for another use (such as making broth).
- Turn the chicken over, breast-side up. Using both hands, press down on the breasts to flatten the chicken. Rub all sides with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few good grinds pepper. Place the chicken breast-side up on top of the vegetables in the center of the baking sheet.
- Bake until the chicken is golden brown and the thigh registers about 150 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F and continue to cook until the chicken skin is deep golden brown and the thigh registers 165 degrees F on the thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest.
- Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the rice, stir to combine and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the water, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
- While the rice and chicken are cooking, finely grate the zest from half the lemon. Cut the lemon in half crosswise; juice half and cut the other half into wedges for serving. Place the lemon zest and juice, cilantro, parsley, remaining garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil while pulsing to combine. Season the salsa verde with salt and pepper.
- Place the rice on one side of a serving platter and the roasted vegetables on the other. Top with the chicken. Drizzle the chicken and rice with any of the juices that remain in the pan. Serve with the salsa verde and lemon wedges.
CHICKEN RICE SALAD
For a summer luncheon, this light, colorful salad is a treat. The crunchy celery, green pepper and almonds along with refreshing oranges and pineapple make this a chicken salad folks can't wait to dig into. -Bernadine Stine, Roanoke, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, vinegar, salt, ginger and garlic salt. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, fold in the oranges and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
RED RICE & CHICKEN SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE & FETA
Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil the rice in plenty of salted water until just cooked, about 30 mins.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing and prepare the other ingredients. Place the lemon zest and juice, and olive oil in a jam jar with a fitted lid. Add seasoning and the sugar and shake well. Drain cooled rice and tip into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the warm rice and mix well. Let it soak in a little, then toss through the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 922 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 69 grams protein, Sodium 4.07 milligram of sodium
WILD RICE & FETA SALAD
Perfect for a casual get together and great for lunch the next day - if there's any left!
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the rice. Boil according to the pack instructions, adding the chickpeas for the final 4 mins. Drain and allow to cool a little, then mix through the cranberries and onion.
- Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning to make a dressing. Toss with the rice mixture, then pile onto a large serving plate. Crumble over the feta, then scatter with parsley. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.82 milligram of sodium
BAKED MINTY RICE WITH FETA AND POMEGRANATE RELISH
If you've given up on stovetop rice methods, you'll love this hands-off oven technique.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories Bon Appétit Rice Feta Healthy Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Pomegranate Olive Mint Parsley Low Cholesterol Walnut Small Plates
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pomegranate relish:
- Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
- Toss walnuts, pomegranate seeds, olives, oil, mint, parsley, pomegranate molasses, and garlic in a medium bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Rice and assembly:
- Combine rice, butter, and salt in a 13x9" baking dish, then pour in a scant 3 1/2 cups water; top with mint sprigs. Cover tightly with foil and bake until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven; pluck out mint. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Heat broiler. Arrange feta over rice. Broil until rice around edges of pan is browned and crisp and feta is starting to brown, 8-10 minutes. Spoon pomegranate relish over.
CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD
Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed chicken, veggies and cooked rice are tossed with a tasty homemade dressing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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