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Lowcountry Halal Chicken Perloo With Sweet Peppers

Name: Lowcountry Halal Chicken Perloo With Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients: 600 g Halal chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces; 300 g Long grain white rice, rinsed clean; 700 ml Halal chicken broth; 1 medium Yellow onion, diced; 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced; 2 medium Celery stalks, diced; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning, halal-certified salt-balanced blend; 2 tbsp Olive oil

A classic coastal Southern one-pot rice dish simmered with juicy halal chicken thighs, aromatic holy trinity vegetables, and warm spices.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Absorption Rice Cooking

Cooking rice in a precisely measured hot liquid in a sealed pot so steam cooks the grains evenly.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with half of the Cajun seasoning.
Step 2: Add chicken to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides, then remove to a plate.

Step 3: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 4: Stir in the tomato paste and remaining Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute to lightly toast the paste.

Step 5: Add the rinsed white rice and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the grains are coated with the seasoned oil.

Step 6: Return the chicken to the pot, pour in the halal chicken broth, and bring to a boil.

Step 7: Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Cooking tips

Rinsing white rice removes surface starch, ensuring fluffy individual grains instead of sticky rice.
Do not lift the lid during the 20-minute cook time to preserve steam.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by American Southern; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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