Rice and peas
This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.
129 K 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
30 min.
Easy
12 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: September 1st 2013
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
600 ml peas - 2
600 ml cooked chicken - 3
3 shallots - 4
9 tablespoons olive oil - 5
9 tablespoons liquid cream - 6
960 ml cooked rice - 7
herbs of your choice - 8
salt - 9
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 8 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and tip in the peas. Cook them for just 2 minutes.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Drain and set aside.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Cut 600 ml cooked chicken into small pieces.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Pour 9 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat.
Add the shallot, cook for 1 minute then salt and pepper.
Add the shallot, cook for 1 minute then salt and pepper.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Add the chicken and mix.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Add 9 tablespoons liquid cream and bring to the boil.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Add 960 ml cooked rice and mix.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Lastly, add the peas and a few chopped fresh herbs.
Your dish is ready.
Your dish is ready.
Remarks
The proportions in this recipe are mainly for guidance, so feel free to adapt it to whatever leftovers you have in the fridge and your own taste.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 2,350 RDI=900 % | 460 RDI=40 % | 1,390 RDI=210 % | 3,690 RDI=180 % | 15,440 RDI: 180 % |
| Per 100 g | 110 RDI=40 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 60 RDI=10 % | 170 RDI=9 % | 720 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 200 RDI=80 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 310 RDI=20 % | 1,290 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 7.75 €
- Per person : 0.65 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked chicken
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Cooked rice
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Peas
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Olive oil
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