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Simple Serbian-Style Chicken & Veggie Rice

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A healthy and hearty Serbian one-pot rice dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and fragrant paprika — easy, nourishing, and full of Balkan comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 1/2 cups white rice, rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste or 1 chopped tomato
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot. Brown chicken on both sides, then remove.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and pepper until soft.
  3. Stir in rice, paprika, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes.
  4. Return chicken, pour in broth. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat.
  5. Simmer for 20–25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Fluff rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Use brown rice for more fiber (longer cook time).
  • Add peas or zucchini in the last 10 minutes.
  • Great for meal prep or freezing.

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