# One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Recipe by [Lucas Moreau](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucasmoreau)

A warming one-pot dish of spiced chicken and basmati rice with saffron, onion and garlic, finished with lemon and pine nuts.

Servings: 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Meat

Contains: gluten, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 1 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 0.5 tsp [Ground coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander)
- 1 tsp [Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/paprika) — sweet or smoked
- 4 pcs [Chicken breast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-breast)
- 20 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 300 ml Basmati rice
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 pinch [Saffron](https://fridge.menu/en/i/saffron)
- 600 ml [Chicken stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock) — or vegetable stock
- 1 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — juice and zest
- 1 tsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- 1 pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 1 pinch [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper)
- 2 tbsp [Pine nuts](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pine-nut) — toasted
- 1 bunch [Rocket](https://fridge.menu/en/i/arugula)

## Steps

1. Toast the cumin, coriander and paprika in a flameproof casserole dish over medium heat until fragrant. (3 min)
2. Tip the spices onto a plate and set aside.
3. Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture of flour, salt and pepper. (2 min)
4. In the same casserole dish used for the spices, add the oil and butter.
5. Brown the chicken on all sides until golden, then set aside on a plate.
6. Rinse the rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, then add it along with the oil, toasted spices, onion, garlic, saffron and chicken stock to the casserole dish, stir well, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. (3 min)
7. Add the chicken, place the uncovered casserole dish in an oven preheated to 200°C (fan) and bake for 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. (25 min)
8. Season with lemon juice and finely grated zest. (2 min)
9. Serve with rocket and pine nuts.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/chicken-and-rice-8v1fg8t4

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