Spicy Lemon Chicken Risotto

"Risotto is one of the most satisfying meals to make. The key is patience! Add the stock slowly and stir constantly!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
20
Serves:
2
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine the cumin, coriander, chilli, garlic, fresh coriander leaves and oil.
  • Add the chicken and marinate for as long as possible.
  • Grill until chicken is cooked through.
  • Keep warm.
  • If you prefer you can cut the chicken into small pieces before you marinate it.
  • To make the risotto bring the chicken stock to a simmer.
  • Keep hot on a low gas.
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Add rice and stir until mixture is coated in oil.
  • Add more oil if necessary.
  • Add wine and stir until absorbed.
  • Add half of the lemon juice and stir until absorbed.
  • Add chicken stock, one ladle at a time and stir until all liquid is absorbed.
  • If rice is still too chewy add some diluted stock, one ladle at a time, until rice is tender.
  • Place spinach leaves in a colander and blanch with boiling water.
  • Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir through remaining lemon juice and finely chopped lemon rind.
  • Stir spinach mix through risotto.
  • Season to taste with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Slice cooked chicken into small strips and stir through risotto.
  • Serve topped with more cracked black pepper, lemon rind, fresh coriander leaves and parmesan cheese.

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  1. Really quite lovely--I used frozen spinach (not by choice--what was available) and I cut the chicken into small pieces as suggested as an alternative. I think this was a mistake--I should have left the chicken whole and grilled it and then cut it up--it would have been, I think, juicier. However, the risotto was lovely--more than 2 servings, but since it was delicious, we had no complaints about there being more than enough for two. When I make this again, I will perhaps add more spice and something to make it make it even creamier. Thank you for a lovely meal!
     
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