Like the Old Days - Đuveč and Koh
Royal Đuveč with Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb (500g) chicken breast
- 1 cup rice
- chicken bouillon or water
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- scallions and leeks
- zucchini
- celery root
- eggplant
- cherry tomatoes
- tomato juice
- vegetable seasoning powder, salt, pepper, sweet paprika, basil
- oil
Steps
- Cook the rice in chicken bouillon or water until it softens.
- Prepare and chop all the vegetables into larger chunks: bell peppers, scallions, leeks, zucchini, celery, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes.
- Cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep pot, and sauté the chicken and chopped vegetables, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, vegetable seasoning powder, sweet paprika, and basil to taste.
- Combine the partially cooked rice (along with a little of the cooking liquid) with the sautéed meat and vegetables.
- Mix all ingredients well and transfer them to a baking pan or a casserole dish.
- Pour tomato juice over the top and add a bit more seasoning if needed.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 200 degrees Celsius until the excess liquid evaporates and a nice crust forms.
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