Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Spanish-inspired rice bowl that combines zesty green rice, crispy Manchego-crusted chicken, and smoky paprika in one convenient Ninja Speedi pot. Perfect for busy families seeking a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss, this dish delivers bold flavours and varying textures in just 30 minutes. For the crispiest chicken results, pat the cutlets completely dry before coating with the Manchego mixture and avoid overcrowding the cooking chamber.
Ninja Speedi Spanish Green Rice with Crispy Manchego Chicken
Description
A vibrant twist on traditional arroz verde paired with crispy manchego-crusted chicken breast, all cooked simultaneously in the Ninja Speedi. The bottom layer features fragrant rice infused with poblano peppers, coriander, and Spanish seasonings.
This quick weeknight meal combines the convenience of one-pot cooking with the authentic flavours of Spanish cuisine. The Speedi's unique dual-cooking function guarantees perfectly cooked rice while delivering golden-brown chicken with a crispy manchego crust.
Ingredients
400g Long Grain White Rice
Instructions
Bottom Pot:
- Add rice and chicken stock to the pot.
- Blend poblanos, onion, garlic, and coriander until smooth.
- Pour green mixture over rice and stir.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil and half of the seasonings.
Crisping Tray:
- Brush chicken with remaining olive oil.
- Mix manchego with remaining seasonings.
- Coat chicken breasts in manchego mixture.
- Place on crisping tray.
- Close lid and select Speedi Meals function.
- Cook at 180°C for 15 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve chicken over rice with lime wedges.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 594.13kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.92g39%
- Saturated Fat 7.86g40%
- Trans Fat 0.01g
- Cholesterol 229.01mg77%
- Sodium 1148.63mg48%
- Potassium 1358.13mg39%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.71g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15g9%
- Sugars 6.1g
- Protein 73.27g147%
- Vitamin A 178.24 IU
- Vitamin C 65.02 mg
- Calcium 233.58 mg
- Iron 2.72 mg
- Vitamin D 0.15 IU
- Vitamin E 3.47 IU
- Vitamin K 33.33 mcg
- Thiamin 0.38 mg
- Riboflavin 0.81 mg
- Niacin 29.66 mg
- Vitamin B6 2.52 mg
- Folate 58.61 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.84 mcg
- Phosphorus 781.88 mg
- Magnesium 107.57 mg
- Zinc 3.31 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Extra Tips:
For extra crispiness, spray chicken with oil before cooking.
Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking.
Pat chicken dry before coating for better cheese adhesion.
Rest meat for 5 minutes to retain juices.
If rice seems too wet, let stand with lid open for 5 minutes after cooking.
