Rizo Rice with KFC Chicken – How to Prepare Rizo Rice with KFC Chicken

Rizo Rice with KFC Chicken – How to Prepare Rizo Rice with KFC Chicken

This dish combines the flavorful Rizo rice with crispy KFC-style chicken, known for its delicious taste and high nutritional value. It’s also easy to prepare, taking about 90 minutes to cook and serve. Here’s the recipe for four servings along with the preparation steps, hoping you enjoy this special dish.

Ingredients for Rizo Rice with KFC Chicken:

 

For the Chicken:

• 2 chicken thighs (boiled)
• 2 tablespoons of baking powder
• 1 cup of white flour
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 cup of water
• Garlic powder (to taste)
• Onion powder (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of rosemary
• ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
• Chili powder (optional, to taste)

For the Rizo Rice:

• 2 cups of washed and drained rice
• Cooking broth (as needed)
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of ketchup
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Chili powder (optional, to taste)
• Lemon juice (to taste)
• 2 cups of water

Preparation Steps for Rizo Rice with KFC Chicken:

Preparing the Chicken:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and cornstarch together.
2. Add 1 cup of water and stir until the ingredients are well combined into a batter.
3. Place the chicken thighs in the batter, then add all the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, rosemary, ginger, and chili). Mix the chicken and batter until well coated.
4. Let the chicken marinate in the mixture for 60 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. In a separate bowl, place an additional amount of flour and coat the marinated chicken thighs in the flour.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat, and fry the chicken thighs until golden and crispy.

Preparing the Rizo Rice:

1. Heat the cooking broth in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
2. Add the sugar and stir until it caramelizes, forming a light brown mixture.
3. Add the chicken bouillon cubes, curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and ketchup. Stir all the ingredients until well combined.
4. Add the washed rice and stir until it’s evenly coated with the spices.
5. Pour in the water and lemon juice, season with salt, and stir.
6. Let the mixture cook until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.

Serving:

1. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish.
2. Place the crispy fried chicken thighs next to the rice.

Your Rizo rice with KFC chicken is now ready to be served to family or guests. Enjoy its delicious taste, and bon appétit!