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The rarely updated blog of Joel Dixon
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Chicken and Onion Risotto
# Posted by Joel Dixon at 30/09/2007 06:52:53Another recipe from the Group Recipes site, this one was originally called Roasted Chicken and Risotto, but as I didn't buy any roasted chicken (I just cooked it in my frying pan) I've renamed it Chicken and Onion Risotto. I don't think it hurt the taste.
Chicken and Onion Risotto
Olive Oil - 4 tbsp.
Chopped Onion
Balsamic Vinegar - 1/4 cup (120 mL)
Uncooked Arborio Rice - 1 1/2 cups
Dry White Wine - 1/4 cup (120 mL)
Chicken Broth - 7 cups (~ 1.5 litres)
Chopped Thyme - 2 tbsp.
Chopped Cooked Chicken Breast - 2 cups
Butter - 2 tbsp.
Salt and Pepper - to taste
1. Heat up 2 tbsp. of oil in a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat.
2. Stir in the onions and saute this for approximately 15 to 20 minutes (the onions should turn dark golden brown when finished).
3. Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar. Set this aside for later.
4. Heat up the remaining oil in a different large-sized skillet on medium heat.
5. Stir in rice and mix it all up thoroughly.
6. Let this heat for about 2 minutes and then pour in the wine and thyme.
7. Reduce the heat to medium-low and begin pouring in the broth. Do this 1 cup at a time. As each cup is absorbed add more broth. Continue doing this until all of the broth is absorbed and the rice becomes "al dente" (takes about 20 minutes).
8. Stir in your onion mixture and allow it to heat all the way through.
9. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the chicken and butter.
10. Season with salt and pepper (amount depends on your tastes).
This was very nice - but also very rich in flavor. It would make a great side dish, but not the best for dinner one night - then lunch the next day.
This is the rice being cooked
The onions being cooked - after the balsamic vinegar has been added
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| Carolyn |
Your cooking is looking pretty awesome. I was thinking that you were missing out with your washing / cooking deal with Belinda, since to my mind, the cooking is the fun bit, and the washing up is the price you have to pay for tasty food. Are you going to rethink your division of labour when you get back? # Posted - 30/09/2007 21:46:43 |
 joeldixon   Posts: 170 |
Hey Carolyn, welcome  You're 100% right - cooking is a lot more enjoyable that I had previously thought. I'll definitely be doing more cooking when I get home. I think I never did the cooking at home due to laziness, but you're right - I had it backwards. I now can't wait to cook at home where we have a lot more utensils and appliances (I still don't have a microwave here). # Posted - 01/10/2007 03:13:12 |
| Eryc-Ads Posts: 13 |
I think it's time...do you like Carbonara...I can help you out  # Posted - 02/10/2007 15:24:29 |
joeldixon Posts: 170 |
Hook me up biznitch! # Posted - 02/10/2007 15:44:36 |
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