Cumin-Scented Chicken with Wild Rice
This cumin-scented chicken with wild rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a simple cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper mixture, then baked until cooked through. The wild rice is cooked separately and then fluffed with a fork. To serve, slice the chicken and arrange it over the rice. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to India a few years ago. I was particularly impressed by the use of cumin in Indian cuisine. Cumin is a warm and earthy spice that has a slightly citrusy flavor. It's often used in combination with other spices, such as coriander and turmeric. I wanted to create a dish that would showcase the flavor of cumin, but I also wanted to make it easy to make and accessible to home cooks. This cumin-scented chicken with wild rice is the result of my efforts. It's a simple dish to make, but it's full of flavor. The chicken is moist and tender, and the wild rice is fluffy and flavorful. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. While the chicken is baking, cook the wild rice according to package directions.
  5. Once the chicken and rice are cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and spread it on a platter.
  6. Slice the chicken and arrange it over the rice.
  7. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper marinade helps to flavor the chicken and keep it moist.
  • Baking the chicken at a high temperature helps to create a crispy skin.
  • Cooking the wild rice separately allows you to control the texture and doneness.