Mandara Chicken & Rice is a comforting, flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings together beautifully browned chicken drumsticks and savory vegetable rice seasoned with RINOCI Mandara Seasoning.
Inspired by African culinary traditions, Mandara combines rich and aromatic flavors that make it easy to add character to both chicken and rice.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp RINOCI Mandara Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- A drizzle of vegetable oil
For the rice
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 3 tbsp tomato paste, optional
- 1 tbsp RINOCI Mandara Seasoning
- 3 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- A little vegetable oil
Preparation
1. Cook and brown the chicken
Place the chicken drumsticks in a pot. Add 1 tbsp of Mandara Seasoning, salt and enough water to cover the chicken.
Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
Drain the chicken, then brown the drumsticks in an air fryer or oven with a light drizzle of oil until golden and nicely browned.
2. Prepare the Mandara rice
In a clean pot, heat a little vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until it becomes slightly darker. This step helps develop the flavor and gives the rice a beautiful color.
Add the rice and mixed vegetables. Season with 1 tbsp of Mandara Seasoning and salt.
Stir well and sauté for a few minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
Add the 3 cups of water, cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
3. Serve
Serve the flavorful rice hot with the golden chicken drumsticks.
For an extra appetizing presentation, arrange the chicken directly over the rice and garnish with fresh vegetables or herbs.
🌶️ RINOCI's Little Secret
The secret to this dish is using Mandara Seasoning twice: first to flavor the chicken, and then to bring depth and aroma to the rice.
One seasoning. Two uses. One deliciously flavorful meal!
Enjoy! 🍗🍚
Bring the rich, aromatic flavors inspired by African culinary traditions to your everyday meals with RINOCI Mandara Seasoning.
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