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Spanish-Style Chicken With Rice And Peppers
Spanish-Style Chicken With Rice And Peppers reads salinity 4.4, richness 4.0 and herbaceous 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish main, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Salinity 4.4 · Richness 4.0 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Fruity 2.4 · Sourness 2.3 · Umami 2.0 · Sweetness 1.9 · Nutty 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Floral 1.6 · Citrus 1.3 · Bitterness 1.1 · Heat 1.0 · Earthy 1.0
What's in it (12)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen pepper stir-fry (such as Birds Eye)
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Time & effort: about 40 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 57 kcal, 6.5 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 6.2 g carbs
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add chicken to pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Add pepper stir-fry and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 22 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in capers and parsley. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.