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Bulgarian Chicken and Rice with Onions

A classic dish of chicken, rice, and onions, cooked in a savory broth.

40 minutes4 servings
Bulgarian Chicken and Rice with Onions
Photo: bryan... from Taipei, Taiwan · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Return chicken to the pan. Add broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
  5. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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