Guyanese Chicken Cook-Up Rice

Name: Guyanese Chicken Cook-Up Rice
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 800 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: African,Caribbean,South American
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into pieces; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons canola oil, or other neutral oil; 1 cup diced onions, divided; 4 sprigs thyme, divided; 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight; 4 cups coconut milk; 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice, rinsed and drained; 10 large basil leaves, torn; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

Guyanese cook-up rice is a hearty one-pot meal prepared with chicken pieces and a selection of peas or beans.

⭐ 3.7 (70 reviews) Prep: 35 minCook: 45 minTotal: 800 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

African Caribbean South American

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Instructions

Season dried chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches, then remove and set aside.
Sauté half the onions and 2 thyme sprigs for 2 minutes until translucent.
Drain peas, add to the pot, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add lukewarm water to the peas as per package directions. Bring to a boil, then simmer until peas are al-dente and water is reduced.
Stir in coconut milk, browned chicken, rice, remaining onions, 2 more thyme sprigs, basil, tomatoes, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Cook on high for 6-7 minutes until the rice surface is visible.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.
Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1033 kcal

Carbohydrate: 40 g

Cholesterol: 200 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 74 g

Saturated Fat: 37 g

Sodium: 311 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 65 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g