Back to Basics: Elevating Chicken and Rice Recipes

RiceSelect | April 1, 2026

From arroz con pollo to chicken biryani, there is no shortage of chicken and rice recipes around the globe. This duo is as delicious as it is versatile. After all, chicken and rice are two of the most flexible ingredients. The flavors aren't too overpowering, so there’s no limit when it comes to deciding what else you can add to the meal. Plus, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t like these ingredients, even amongst the pickiest of eaters. That’s why chicken and rice dishes are great options for dinner parties or weeknight meals.

Discover new ways to take this classic combination to the next level with RiceSelect®. We’ll take you through some of our favorite cooking techniques and provide some inspiration along the way! With so many possibilities, there’s no reason to get stuck in a recipe rut.

But first, let’s review some of the basics when it comes to cooking chicken.

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