2½cups rice
1kg chicken portion, clean and drained
10ml salt
pepper to taste (optional)
5ml chicken spice
5ml paprika
125ml oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chop roughly
10ml crushed garlic
1 tin whole peeled tomatoes OR a tin of tomato and onion mix
2ml curry powder
2ml dried herbs/ thyme
Method
Preheat oven to 180*C
Cook rice in usual manner until done, rinse and allow to drain
Season chicken with salt, pepper , chicken spice and paprika
Heat oil in pot and brown chicken a few pieces at the time and until cooked
Place chicken in a shallow oven proof dish and sprinkle rice on top
In same pot in which chicken has been cooked, add garlic, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, curry powder and herbs. Cover with a lid and braise for 10min
Season to taste if necessary
Spoon vegetables over rice. Cover with foil
Bake for 40min until heated through and chicken is tender
Garnish with fresh chopped coriander
Serve with veggies or salad of choice
