Description
Hearty lemon herb chicken & rice stew blends Mediterranean flavors with comforting warmth. Home cooks can savor this simple yet elegant one-pot meal that nourishes and satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ lb (340 g) cooked boneless, skinless chicken fillets, shredded
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 8 cups (1.9 L) chicken broth or bone broth
- 1 ½ cups (285 g) arborio rice, uncooked
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 mL) olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, mashed
- ½ cup (120 mL) lemon juice
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- chopped parsley (for garnish)
- aleppo pepper (for garnish)
- fresh or dry dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, gently sweating onions until they become translucent and softened, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Add minced garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes, releasing robust flavor profiles throughout the base.
- Rice Integration: Combine arborio rice, chicken broth, thyme, and oregano in the pot, reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 20-25 minutes until rice reaches desired tenderness.
- Egg Mixture Preparation: Whisk eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice into a smooth, harmonious blend, creating a creamy foundation for the stew.
- Tempering Process: Gradually incorporate hot liquid from the stew into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and maintain a silky texture.
- Final Integration: Blend the tempered egg mixture, then return to the pot, stirring thoroughly to marry flavors and incorporate shredded chicken.
- Seasoning and Garnish: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, then finish with a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley, dill, and optional Aleppo pepper for a vibrant flavor explosion.
- Serving: Present the aromatic lemon herb chicken and rice stew immediately, inviting diners to savor the rich, comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Prevent Egg Curdling: Slowly add hot liquid to eggs while continuously whisking to create a smooth, silky texture without scrambling.
- Rice Selection Matters: Arborio rice provides creamy consistency due to its high starch content, making the stew rich and luxurious.
- Herb Freshness Tip: Use fresh thyme and oregano for maximum flavor intensity, avoiding dried herbs that can taste muted.
- Temperature Control: Maintain low heat when simmering rice to ensure even cooking and prevent burning or sticking to the pot bottom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg