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[Andrea V]

The recipe says to cover the dish before you bake it (Top with chicken and sprinkle with paprika. Cover.) . Essentially too much of the liquid that was in the recipe evaporated instead of going into the rice.

Yes, for a recipe like that I'd probably pre-cook the rice to be on the safe side. I've had the same problem with recipes that say you're supposed to be able to use dry lasagna noodles; they never cook in the casserole, so I always cook them first.

dang!! Does it say cover??!!

man... took me forever to defrost the stupid chicken and cut it all up. grrrrr.

I'll have to try again. It was so good!

[Bill Z]

Hm, did you cover the dish well to prevent evaporation?

Did you get the impression if you had left it in the oven another 10 - 15 minutes the rice would have cooked? Or would it have been too dry... in which case you might want to add a little more water next time.

I have those same questions as well, cuz I used to cook lots of chicken and rice dishes baked in the oven, never a hard rice problem, and that recipe sounds like it does have enough added moisture to properly cook 1.5 cups of rice.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

I have those same questions as well, cuz I used to cook lots of chicken and rice dishes baked in the oven, never a hard rice problem, and that recipe sounds like it does have enough added moisture to properly cook 1.5 cups of rice.

Yeah, cooking rice ahead of time is a good precaution if someone's not having good luck with the raw rice. But if the casserole dish is covered tightly with a good quality aluminum foil or tight fitting lid the amount of liquid in that recipe should work.

It could be that a lot of people who posted to the forum about similar problems also didn't notice that they had to cover the dish or didn't cover it tightly.


Andrea, I'm also thinking that recipe would work well in a crock pot.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

Tonight it's grilled teriyaki chicken, pork fried rice, and garlic/ginger green beans.

[Bill Z]

Yeah, cooking rice ahead of time is a good precaution if someone's not having good luck with the raw rice. But if the casserole dish is covered tightly with a good quality aluminum foil or tight fitting lid the amount of liquid in that recipe should work.

It could be that a lot of people who posted to the forum about similar problems also didn't notice that they had to cover the dish or didn't cover it tightly.


Andrea, I'm also thinking that recipe would work well in a crock pot.

Yep, tightly covered can make a big difference. As for lasagne, I find the secret can be use extra marinara sauce when using uncooked noodles, or give them a quick 2 to 3 minute blanch to begin the hydration process, but not to cook them completely.

[Andrea V]

Yeah, cooking rice ahead of time is a good precaution if someone's not having good luck with the raw rice. But if the casserole dish is covered tightly with a good quality aluminum foil or tight fitting lid the amount of liquid in that recipe should work.

It could be that a lot of people who posted to the forum about similar problems also didn't notice that they had to cover the dish or didn't cover it tightly.


Andrea, I'm also thinking that recipe would work well in a crock pot.

See, even if I SAW the cover part... I would not have done it tightly... THANKS for the heads up!

Seriously though... it was sooooo good I would not let chris throw it away, and I just had a little bowl of it. mmmmmmmm

It's not perfect, but *I* made it, and *I* luv it.

[Dave Burrell]

See, even if I SAW the cover part... I would not have done it tightly... THANKS for the heads up!

Seriously though... it was sooooo good I would not let chris throw it away, and I just had a little bowl of it. mmmmmmmm

It's not perfect, but *I* made it, and *I* luv it.

hey if you saved it, try throwing some in a bowl with a table spoon of water, stir it up, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and nuke it for 1 minute (or more depending on size of bowl) - that might fix that rice.

[Andrea V]

hey if you saved it, try throwing some in a bowl with a table spoon of water, stir it up, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and nuke it for 1 minute (or more depending on size of bowl) - that might fix that rice.

really????? I'll try it!

[Bill Z]

hey if you saved it, try throwing some in a bowl with a table spoon of water, stir it up, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and nuke it for 1 minute (or more depending on size of bowl) - that might fix that rice.

I do the same thing anytime I'm reheating a rice dish. I find the rice starts to dry out in the fridge and a tablespoon of water is about the right amount to bring it back to proper consistency. Again, this is something done covered, but instead of plastic wrap, I usually put a small plate upside down on the bowl as my cover, keeps the steam in, but doesn't build pressure as it isn't "tightly" sealed.

[Inwit]

What do you like to make for dinner that is good and easy to make?

Chicken Tacos tonight.

Wow, I guess I'm on a mexican theme today.

[Dave Burrell]

Chicken Tacos tonight.

Wow, I guess I'm on a mexican theme today.

Mexican food is great! Now I've got La Fiesta on my mind..

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

Tonight it's Tandoori Chicken, Turmeric Potatoes, Ginger and Garlic Broccoli, and Naan.

[knittychick]

No one will mistake me for a gourmet cook - tonight it's Crab Salad Melts (crab salad on English muffins, topped with swiss cheese - then broil to melting) and a Caesar salad...that's it.

My son is currently serving in Afghanistan; I'm waiting for him to say he misses my cooking - still waiting...

[EDH Jen]

My son is currently serving in Afghanistan

God bless your son.