15 Best Rice and Meat Recipes

Cajun Chicken and Rice

This bold and spicy Cajun Chicken and Rice showcases the vibrant flavors of the American South.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of long-grain rice
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking method:

1. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned.
3. Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and sauté until soft.
4. Stir in rice, followed by the chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Mediterranean Lamb Pilaf

Infuse your dinner table with the aromatic spices of the Mediterranean with this lamb pilaf.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 pound lamb, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Cooking method:

1. Brown the lamb in olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin and onion and cook until the onion is softened.
3. Stir in the rice until it is well coated with the oil and spices.
4. Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
5. Simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, and garnish with toasted pine nuts.

Teriyaki Beef Fried Rice

Enjoy a quick, delicious fusion of Asian flavors with this teriyaki beef fried rice.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 pound steak, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Cooking method:

1. Marinate steak slices in teriyaki sauce for 15 minutes.
2. Heat sesame oil in a large pan over high heat and stir-fry the beef until cooked through.
3. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender.
4. Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce, ensuring even coating and heating.

Jamaican Jerk Pork and Rice

Experience the flavors of Jamaica with this vibrant and spicy jerk pork paired with rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 pound pork shoulder, diced
• 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking method:

1. Rub pork with jerk seasoning and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the seasoned pork.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, sautéing until softened.
4. Stir in rice and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
5. Cook until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Thai Basil Chicken with Rice

This Thai-inspired dish combines fragrant basil with tender chicken and fluffy rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking method:

1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
4. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, and basil leaves, cooking until basil wilts.
5. Serve over a bed of rice.

Persian Saffron Chicken with Rice

This elegant Persian dish features tender chicken in a saffron-infused rice pilaf.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 1 pound chicken thighs, skin removed
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Cooking method:

1. Steep saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm water.
2. In a large pot, melt butter and brown the chicken thighs.
3. Add onion and cook until translucent.
4. Stir in rice, chicken broth, and saffron water, bringing to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, garnished with slivered almonds.

Spanish Paella with Chicken and Chorizo

This classic Spanish paella is a delightful one-pan meal bursting with smoky and savory flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups short-grain rice
• 1/2 pound chicken thighs, chopped
• 1/2 pound chorizo, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup peas

Cooking method:

1. Sauté chicken and chorizo in a paella pan over medium heat until browned.
2. Add bell pepper and smoked paprika, cooking for another 2 minutes.
3. Stir in rice, ensuring it is evenly coated.
4. Add broth and simmer without stirring until rice is cooked.
5. Sprinkle peas over the top and allow to warm through before serving.

Indian Biryani with Beef

Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of this spiced beef biryani, a staple of Indian cuisine.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 pound beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons biryani masala
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup raisins

Cooking method:

1. Marinate beef with biryani masala and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat ghee and sauté onions until golden brown.
3. Add marinated beef and cook until browned.
4. Stir in rice and beef broth, bringing to a boil.
5. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, folding in raisins before serving.

Greek Lemon Chicken with Rice

This zesty Greek lemon chicken is a fresh and tangy delight perfect for any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced

Cooking method:

1. Marinate chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano.
2. In a skillet, cook marinated chicken until golden brown.
3. Add rice and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
5. Mix in olives before serving.

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Rice

Transport your taste buds to Morocco with this rich, spiced lamb tagine served over rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 pound lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 tablespoon ras el hanout
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable broth

Cooking method:

1. Coat lamb with ras el hanout.
2. In a tagine or heavy pot, heat olive oil and brown the lamb.
3. Add onion and carrots, cooking until softened.
4. Stir in rice and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
5. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and the dish is aromatic.