Mediterranean Chicken and Shrimp Rice Skillet

Appetizing, spicy, unusual taste, a holiday every day! Chicken with shrimp is a two-in-one recipe because it is cooked immediately with rice. Itʼs very convenient — meat and side dish in one pan. The addition of shrimp and vegetables gives the dish a Mediterranean twist.
cook time: 40 min
Freya Ashford
Mediterranean Chicken and Shrimp Rice Skillet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135
Calories
6g
Fat
12g
Carbs
8g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Garlic 2 clove
Tomatoes 1 pc
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Salt 0.5 tsp
Ground black pepper 0.25 tsp
Water (or broth) 0.75 l
Rice 300 g
Chicken 450 g
Green pea 50 g
Curry 0.5 tsp
Shrimps 300 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make chicken with shrimp? Prepare your food. I take steamed rice. It is better to take chicken thighs in small sizes for ease of cooking. Fresh tomatoes can be replaced with tomatoes in their own juice. Green peas, fresh or frozen. The number of shrimp can be varied depending on preference — more or less. For spices, I take ground black pepper and curry seasoning; you can use your favorite spices.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the chicken under running cold water. Dry it with paper towels so that there is no excess moisture left on the chicken, then it will be fried and not stewed. Rub it with salt and ground black pepper. Place the frying pan on the fire and heat it up. Pour in olive oil for frying (or any other vegetable oil of your choice). Place the chicken thighs in the pan and fry them over high heat until golden brown on each side, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the onions and garlic and chop finely. First add the chopped onion to the pan and fry it with the chicken for about five minutes. Then add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Step 4
Remove the skin from the tomato. How to easily peel tomatoes? Wash them and make cross cuts on top with a sharp knife. Place in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Remove, cool slightly and remove the skin. Then cut the tomato and add to the chicken. Fry everything together, stirring, for another two minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour hot broth or water into the chicken and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Step 6
Add the required amount of rice. You can take any rice you like. First, rinse it well several times until the water runs clear.

Step 7

Step 7
Add pre-thawed and peeled shrimp and green peas, selected spices to taste. Mix everything, reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes. If necessary, add salt and water or broth. The dish will be ready when all the liquid is absorbed into the rice and the rice itself becomes soft.

Step 8

Step 8
Serve hot chicken with shrimp, peas and rice. This is an independent dish; when serving, you can sprinkle it with chopped fresh herbs — parsley or dill. Bon appetit!

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