It’s a JUICY Oven Baked Chicken Breast sprinkled with a magic simple seasoning then baked until caramelised. We hope you can enjoy it with any Mexican dish you try.This is the most popular of all chicken breast recipes that I’ve ever published. Yes, we use it as a side for any Mexican dish, but we also like to use it recipes too, including:Īnd best of all, is that it’s the best side for any Mexican meal!! Below are video and printable instructions to make the Mexican rice. Using a microwave safe bowl microwave the rice on high stirring every 2 minutes until rice reaches your desired temperature. When you’re ready to use you can thaw the rice in the fridge or cook straight from the freezer. Simply place about 3 cups of cooked rice into ziplock freezer bags, label and place in the freezer for 4-6 months.
To reheat, just microwave or reheat on the stove for a few minutes.Ĭan spanish rice be frozen? Yes, it can be frozen to be used at a future time. It can last in the fridge for up to 5-6 days.
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How to reheat Spanish Rice/mexican rice? Be sure to store it properly in an air-tight container. Once all your spices and tomato sauce are added, stir and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes. Which topping ingredients are best for this rice? You can add what you love most, but we often add chopped peppers, chopped cilantro, onions or even green onions. Just add ⅓ c more water per cup of brown rice and let simmer longer- until the brown rice reaches your desired texture.Ĭan you use salsa instead of tomato sauce? Sure thing! Salsa can add more flavor and even a bit more spice to this mild rice recipe. Which rice is best for Spanish Rice? We love to use long-grain white rice. It gets fluffy and does not get sticky like some of the short-grained rices.Ĭan Spanish rice be made with brown rice? Brown rice can definitely be used in place of white rice. If a recipe calls for 3 cups uncooked rice plan on it feeding about 12 people. Once the rice is cooked it will end up being about ¾ – 1 cup per person. How much rice per person ? Plan on ¼ cup uncooked rice per person. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute before adding the tomato sauce, chicken broth (or water and bouillon cube) and spices. Here are the Spanish rice ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious side dish:īegin by browning the rice in the oil (we use about ⅛ but it depends on how much you like). One of the main reasons we love this recipe (other than the fact that it’s simple), is because we always have the ingredients on hand. It really is simple, delicious and the perfect side to any Mexican dish!
If you’ve ever been down there and liked their rice, then you’ll love this recipe. This recipe is actually the Spanish Rice recipe of a popular Mexican Restaurant in Mesa called Mango’s (down on Main). Now, we make it on a weekly basis because my kids are obsessed and it’s just so easy. My mom has been making today’s Spanish Rice recipe for as long as I can remember and first showed me how to make it several years ago (along with empanadas, enchiladas and tacos). I love this family heritage so much, and am especially grateful that my family has taught me to make delicious Mexican food. I LOVE Spanish Rice (aka MexicanRice)! As previously mentioned, I’m ½ Mexican. It’s our go-to side dish when serving Mexican food! Not only is it simple and takes under 10 minutes to prep, but it’s perfect served with our tacos and enchiladas! It tastes like it came straight from the restaurant! whatever you call it, we’ve got the best and Easiest Spanish Rice Recipe you can find. How to make Homemade Spanish Rice/Mexican Rice.