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Chicken with shrimp

Chicken with Shrimp

Appetizing, savory, with an unusual flavor — a treat any day! Chicken with shrimp is a two-in-one dish, since it cooks right along with the rice. That's the beauty of it — protein and side in a single pan. The shrimp and vegetables give it a Mediterranean touch.

Anna

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Chicken

450

Shrimp

300

Rice

300

Green peas

Onion

Tomatoes

Garlic

Water (or broth)

0.75

Olive oil

Curry

0.5

Ground black pepper

0.25

Salt

0.5

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 31 % 8 g

Fats 23 % 6 g

Carbohydrates 46 % 12 g

135 kcal

GI: 8 / 92 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 40 min

Step 1:

How do you make chicken with shrimp? Gather your ingredients. I use parboiled rice. Small chicken thighs are easiest to work with. You can swap fresh tomatoes for canned tomatoes in juice. Use fresh or frozen green peas, and adjust the amount of shrimp up or down to taste. For seasoning I use ground black pepper and curry powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices.
Step 2:

Rinse the chicken under cold running water. Pat it dry with paper towels so there's no excess moisture — that way it sears instead of steaming. Rub it with salt and ground black pepper. Set a skillet over the heat and let it get hot. Add the olive oil (or any vegetable oil you like). Lay the chicken thighs in the pan and fry over high heat until golden brown on each side, about 15 minutes.
Step 3:

Peel the onion and garlic and chop them finely. First add the chopped onion to the pan and fry it with the chicken for about five minutes. Then add the garlic and cook one more minute, stirring constantly.
Step 4:

Peel the tomato. An easy way to peel tomatoes: wash them, score a shallow X on top with a sharp knife, and drop them into boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Lift them out, cool slightly, and slip off the skin. Chop the tomato and add it to the chicken. Cook everything together, stirring, for another two minutes.
Step 5:

Pour the hot broth or water over the chicken and bring to a boil.
Step 6:

Add the rice. Any rice you like works here. Rinse it well several times first, until the water runs clear.
Step 7:

Add the thawed, peeled shrimp and the green peas, along with your chosen spices to taste. Stir everything together, lower the heat, and simmer for about ten minutes. Add more salt if needed, and a splash of water or broth. The dish is done when all the liquid has been absorbed into the rice and the grains are tender.
Step 8:

Serve the chicken with shrimp, peas, and rice hot. It's a complete meal on its own — sprinkle it with chopped fresh parsley or dill when serving. Enjoy!

You can swap the fresh tomato for ketchup, canned tomatoes in juice, or tomato paste. Adjust the amounts to taste.
To make rice dishes come out great every time, read our article on choosing rice and the secrets to cooking it.
For the best results, use filtered or bottled water with a neutral taste. Tap water can leave an off, characteristic flavor in the dish.