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Chicken & Rice

Recipe created by Henry and Nelly Baker 2009 Recipe Contest Winner (3rd place)
This recipe won 3rd place in 2009’s recipe contest for its spin on New Orleans flavours. It combines Cajun seasoning, barbeque sauce, and habanera sauce for a heat that doesn’t drown out the other flavours in the dish.
Serves
Serves 6
This recipe won 3rd place in 2009’s recipe contest for its spin on New Orleans flavours. It combines Cajun seasoning, barbeque sauce, and habanera sauce for a heat that doesn’t drown out the other flavours in the dish.
Chicken & Rice
3
chicken thighs
3
3
chicken drumsticks
3
2
chicken breast(s), halved
2
3
onion(s), medium, diced
3
1
red pepper(s), diced
1
1
tomato(es), diced
1
1 Tbsp
paprika
15 mL
1 Tbsp
seasoned salt
15 mL
1/4 tsp
Cajun seasoning
1.25 mL
1/4 tsp
curry powder
1.25 mL
2 Tbsp
barbecue sauce
30 mL
2 Tbsp
smoky habanera sauce
30 mL
2 cups
water
500 mL
2 cups
vegetables, fresh or frozen
500 mL
1 can
condensed cream of celery soup
284 mL
1 cup
instant rice
250 mL
Preparation
Serves
Serves 6
  
Cook time : 2 hours
 | 
Preparation time : 15 min
Chicken & Rice
1
In a skillet, layer onion, red pepper and tomato.
2
Add chicken. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning and curry powder.
3
Add barbecue sauce and smoky habanera sauce.
4
Add water and vegetables, cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, and then turn chicken over.
5
Add soup and cook for additional 45 minutes. Turn chicken over again after about 25 minutes.
6
Add rice and cook for another 15 minutes. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).