Exotic Chicken and Rice Casserole - Food Wishes

It’s always a great sign when the hardest thing about a recipe is deciding what to call it. I mean, what do you call a chicken and rice recipe that’s not based on one specific recipe, but rather a composite of dozens of different recipes? You call it “Exotic Chicken and Rice Casserole,” that’s what. Enjoy!
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[@michaelramos7026]

Chef Jon. I just wanted you to know that I have watched your videos for over 6 years and that due to your online tutelage, I won my fiance's heart (and stomach :) ) over multiple times. We now have a child and are set to be wed towards the end of this year. I wished to express my gratitude to you. Thank you good sir.

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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IlhuicateotlTlatlatziniliztli]

yay to winning finances! 💸💸💸

[@MrShazaamable]

Wish I could cook my finances away 💸

[@rayrayndiema]

Awww. Chef John the matchmaker ❤

[@annenutwell6074]

We cut some thick slabs of cauliflower and buried them under the rice. Didn't alter the recipe in any way and we ended up with delicious cauliflower roasted in chicken drippings to go with the delicious crisp rice and chicken. This is a really fantastic recipe.

[@kittychatalot]

Excellent idea

[@tomnoddy1]

As I type this, I am prepping to make this for the fourth time since discovering this video. It's one of those recipes that never gets old and everyone likes.

[@OP941nine]

Arroz con pollo gone rogue...that bird flew to Istanbul, Tehran and landed in Mumbai where chef John threw every spice in the kitchen cabinet at it.

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

Lol, no stopover in Rome, for you, Mr. Chicken!

[@softqueensaru]

Those are the best kind of recipes lol!

[@garysandiego]

Good summary!

[@infallibleblue]

This bird and rice has a passport! Make way!

[@DianaAmericaRivero]

With stops in Islamabad and Marrakesh.

[@chairshoe81]

Still waiting for _Erotic Chicken and Rice Casserole._ Balls in your court, _John_

[@dewitthobson2279]

That sounds like a dish that would get one llllllllots of compliments.

[@elizabethperimontclason3242]

Better than his balls in his baking dish

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

If you make this for your husband or wife on their birthday, I think it will become erotic chicken and rice.

[@barbiec4312]

I’ll have seconds please!

[@donlopeaguirre112]

I see what you did there...

[@mingchien3546]

Everyone is all about the cayene, but I'm all about that "fresh-ly Ground Black pepper"

[@Playlist1080]

Basic. (Lol jk)

[@arkadeepkundu4729]

5:34 Chef John: _Until it looks like...._ Me, nervously: _This?_ Chef John: _Hold on a second_

[@jimdowell1729]

def lol'ed on this one

[@annajoie700]

Chef needs to quit playing games with our hearts!! 😩👏🏼🤭

[@abiraazhar2]

I snorted lmaoo

[@k8eekatt]

Walking in the sunshine ( in the doctors parking lot, parked in by another driver) so grateful for this video. Have an exotic chicken day, everybody!

[@bootblacking]

You should have called this Silk Road chicken, a little something from Greece to China and everything in-between.

[@maxkharpovitski6399]

Good call!

[@jackmacdonald9279]

@meadslosh that is fantastic! (or, Marco Polo chicken?

[@Em-uk8ew]

@@jackmacdonald9279 Maybe Marco Pollo?

[@bootblacking]

@@Em-uk8ew Lel

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

That would be a good name!

[@Philo68]

Chicken broth with benefits - better even, than chicken soup for the soul!

[@Henny_Hardaway]

This left me crying 😂

[@oliviermosimann6931]

How DARE you mininize Chicken Soup !!! :)))

[@cobeer1768]

@@oliviermosimann6931 I read the cliff notes version. Condensed chicken soup isnt as good as the real thing. *ba-da*

[@cobeer1768]

@Jay Rozes Youve clearly never engaged in pillaging or plundering. Dont knock it until you try it.

[@Andre_The_Drek]

@@cobeer1768 Obviously never seen Highlander either. 😏🤣

[@latifahal-fahad2099]

Dry lime powder is jet black and awesome-looking but that’s not why it is a necessity in every Saudi household, it’s because it has this very unique sourness with a subtle bitter aftertaste and it makes every tomato-based dish 100% better. Will try this recipe with added lime power and I hope it turns out as stunning as the one you filmed! 🙏🏻

[@m2170]

I made this last night and it was amazingly yummy. Thank you for this great recipe Chef John. Your right about not making this sauce too tangy, it was perfect. I didn't have saffron at home so I used turmeric powder to make my rice yellow and it was still very nice.

[@PatrickLeonardva]

I did this dish last night - DELICIOUS! And as skeptical I was cooking the rice so long in a hot oven, it came out amazing - crunchy chewy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. WOW! Thanks Chef John.

[@TheSlavChef]

The chicken and rice combo is epic in all its varieties, love this!

[@lindainparis7349]

With spices unused for a while This recipe prompted a smile Tastes from afar Even out of a jar Make lockdown somewhat less vile

[@wiggelpuppy5474]

If comfort food is your goal Marinade fowl in bowl Saffron is nice Mixed with all spice Enjoy chicken casserole

[@lindainparis7349]

@@wiggelpuppy5474 nice one. Did u see a limerick from Gage appear and disappear?

[@wiggelpuppy5474]

@@lindainparis7349 no, it would be cool to get a bunch of these

[@hannahnelson5803]

"And I'm not even sure I want you looking at it" 😂😂 I love you Chef John!

[@ksmith96]

Chef John strikes again! Just made this for the family. So incredibly flavorful! What I loved the most was the Tahdig- like texture that the edge of the rice started to take on. This dish is definitely going in the rotation.

[@efany82]

I made this tonight. While the chicken was marinating, I made chicken broth with the back of the chicken that was left over and used it in the recipe. Pretty convenient! This was freaking excellent! Everybody loved this dish! Another Chef John masterpiece!

[@questlove_satx]

My mouth has never watered so much watching any of the thousands of cooking videos over the last 15 years.

[@nunuallen4327]

I love his recipes, simple and delicious looking, as well as tasty. What I like most is when he goes for it right in the pot or pan, I do the same thing, then gets a plate and eat . He’s real.

[@poshdelux]

I love Chef Cause he's creative, we need more people like that.

[@sharihaugen9261]

I made this last night...with a couple revisions. Instead of a whole chicken cut up into 8 pieces I used 8 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on). And to the rice I added 1 star anise and 8 whole cloves during the initial cooking (I removed before putting in the casserole dish) which really complemented the spices in the yogurt marinade. The yogurt sauce is a must for serving. Overall a very easy dish to make and delicious! I'll definitely make it again!!

[@jamesgasaway7784]

"To the unsalted butter, add some salt."

[@SharonH11100]

Ready for this! Thanks, Chef John!👍🏼

[@angellemcdougall4462]

Another stunner, Chef John. Thanks. And as always, we'll Enjoy!

[@christinenash1]

Chef John… That was by far...the most excellent, exotic, juicy, tender, delicious, can’t say it in words... best dish- I’ve ever had! Thank you! Thank you so much! I have been cooking -several of your dishes for the last ...feels like at least a decade if not more… My husband is a excellent chef and I am always nervous to cook around him but having you in my back pocket and cooking the dishes that you have created… My husband is impressed with my cooking now LOL! Thank you again! Please keep cooking for another couple more decades… For I can’t live without your recipes!🙏 (PS I did leave out the cinnamon LOL that much I know my husband doesn’t like. He’s sensitive to smell and if he smells any food with cinnamon in it ...if it’s not a dessert he freaks out. He doesn’t feel it belongs in food LOL! But he loved your dish 🥰)

[@Jaydoggy531]

Anyone else breath in heavily at the 5:30 "hold on a second?"

[@kvantimm]

A simple and delicious recipe. Made it this weekend and loved it.

[@peraltarockets]

If you grill the chicken and layer it with the rice, you're a long way towards something like a biryani.

[@dennisdaniels7318]

And add nuts, figs or c,raisens..yum.

[@thehumblepundit9790]

I made this over the weekend and it was AMAZING. The family loved it. Thanks for an awesome recipe.

[@Ritemon]

Looks like exotic chicken & rice will be on my menu soon, thanks chef!😋

[@fourthgirl]

Thanks Chef John! I needed a dish for my baby-boy's 29th birthday meal!

[@kav5906]

I think this is one of the most easiest of all the recipes by chef John, looks delicious!

[@donnamarsh2432]

Believe it or not, this was just what I was looking for! Gonna make this week! Thank you, Chef John.

[@user-sj3lf1uw9j]

Thank you. I made it tonight and it’s absolutely amazing. The chicken is so flavorful, the rice amazing and I even can’t wait for the leftovers.

[@vnette9777]

Looks so good!Great recipe,Thanks Chef John.👍

[@Tressullo]

Thanks for showing this recipe it looks delicious.

[@michelehahn7838]

This looks so yummy. Can’t wait to try it! I am new to your channel and I’m really enjoying it. Thank you! 🇨🇦

[@Imakesoaps]

❤️! Gonna try it! Thank you for this recipe!

[@OriginalEric]

Looks beautiful so I went and got the stuff to make this almost immediately. The allspice and saffron were new to me and they're *amazing*. Even though I managed to burn the rice a little this is a darn good dish, and even with a freakishly large 6 pound chicken it cooked perfectly in 45 minutes. Thanks Chef John!

[@LifesPeachy321]

"I mean after all, you are Joe Exotic of making this recipe more quixotic!" LOL

[@missmcspanish3337]

Clever clogs this John... very “quick”

[@italiana626sc]

This might be one of my favorite ones yet. :)

[@macdaddie79]

You are after all the Carol Baskin of your powdered saffrin

[@shazamminazz]

@@macdaddie79 🤣

[@doodahgurlie]

Looks good, Chef John! I like that you used a combo of Middle Eastern, N. African, and Mediterranean cuisines. Middle Eastern (oft times labeled as Mediterranean as well) is some of the best!

[@jamesbarbato2192]

More seafood recipes please!!! Love watching your videos.

[@brittanyh3593]

I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

[@RainbowScents]

After a long stressful day, just one minute into your video and I'm completely relaxed 😌

[@janetgerney2094]

Exotic chicken and rice (time travel today) Love it, love your recipes, and your voice Chef John!

[@muddymike10]

Looks like a winner - thank you Chef John...

[@haveatomato]

Made this tonight with all chicken thighs, it was so good! Highly recommended, and will be making it again.

[@jljljl1820]

making this the 2nd time today! absolutely lovely!

[@Jules_73]

Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'll be adding this to the menu for this weekend.

[@mamacurlyy]

This looks delicious! Long time subscriber. Going to be typical and say your voice can calm waters. Looking forward to making this!!

[@MateoQuixote]

Well John you've done it again, an absolute banger! Will be trying this for me dinner date with me nan this week x

[@deb8911]

This video is hilarious!!!! And the food looks amazing. I love it here.

[@theonetruesarauniya]

Chef John is definitely a wholesome human haha. He's amazing.

[@deb8911]

@@theonetruesarauniya the best! I’ve been subscribed for years and I’m never leaving 😂🤣

[@ksmith96]

Pull up a chair and stay awhile 'cause we're eatin' good in the neighborhood! 😉

[@lmeade7401]

Oh, once you go Chef John, no other even comes close... welcome aboard Deb!

[@deb8911]

@@lmeade7401 I’ve been here for at least 10 years 😂🤣 but thanks

[@allthatfluffnstuffQLDaustralia]

Oh my goodness Yum Yum Yum thank you so much for sharing and have a great day and good morning from Australia 🇦🇺

[@KM-xh3zx]

"Oh yeah I am looking at you Italian chilli flakes" 🤣 and yes I was a little worried about the double cooked rice but thanks for the clarification 👍 Greetings from Egypt

[@missjoannaskiba]

I can't wait to make this! Thank you!

[@rademfam6856]

Oh man, Chef John! You're 5:35 "and looks liiike... " really got me cracking up.. It's one of your signature moves I expect and you curved ball us all!!! Nice one. This is why we ❤

[@ZombieHaunter408]

Made this tonight. Simply stunning.

[@tehdusto]

exotic country: "here we just call it domestic chicken"

[@darquequeen2323]

🤣🤣👍🏼 It’s all a matter of perspective!

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

I remember when a western food show host went to a durian farm in Asia and sensationalized the horrible Stink of the Durian fruit and how disgusting it tasted. The durian farmer just looked at him and shrugged, tastes alright to me.

[@EminencePhront]

@@JOSEPH-vs2gc I have had durian. It tastes almost as bad as it smells.

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

@@EminencePhront me too, smell aside, it tastes fine. But don't go galavanting around the internet acting like your opinion is gospel, cause it Aint.

[@EminencePhront]

@@JOSEPH-vs2gc it literally contains chemicals identical to the ones humans evolved to smell to detect putrefaction and fecal matter, I’d say it goes a little beyond opinion.

[@drwgisblaidd2650]

Thank you, Chef!!!

[@MaZEEZaM]

Looks really yum. Thanks

[@amandagregg9368]

This was *shockingly* good. The whole is much greater than the sum of the parts. Great dish, chef!

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

I have Aleppo pepper! I have saffron! I feel so chuffed that I could make this fish with very little shopping needed. I think this would make a great Sunday dinner dish - when we are all allowed to gather around the table, again.

[@sesifer]

I find this so relaxing 😍

[@RanaCh5]

That is the BEST chicken casserole dish I've ever seen or heard of. Can't wait to try this!! Oh and by the way, funniest video you've made so far Chef.

[@TheStorywithShikha]

Tried this for dinner today. Turned out yumm.. Good recipe. Thank you..

[@happytomeetyou.3027]

I love this!

[@suejohnson3972]

Chef John this exotic chicken dish looks delicious 😋🐔

[@omarzodiac]

I agree adding lemon to the sauce/yogurt makes it more acidic, but what we do in Middle Eastern food is combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt and we add tahini (sesame paste) to reduce the acidity of it. Though not sure how it would pair up with this dish.

[@sunrae7680]

I could drink that out of a glass on it's own. Dee-lish.

[@janedoe805]

I have missed you and your Channel so much! I have been out of commission for a while and now I’m looking forward to catching up with your recipes! Oh my goodness, that looks absolutely amazingly delicious! I’ve missed you and your puns! ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aaronfaucett6442]

Your voice and speaking style is like ASMR for me. I love your humor too, Dad jokes 100% 🤣

[@lilg9742]

Your amazing chef John

[@MillaCho44]

Suddenly I started counting how many times he says the word ‘exotic’ 🤣 always love you chef John!

[@MignonImke]

Your narration is everything 😁

[@denicevictorious4644]

I made this tonight and two thumbs up 👍 👍 I used 8 chicken thighs with bones and skin. Had it with a Spanish dry white wine and it was oh so good. Thanks! This will definitely have an encore. Cheers 🥂

[@desktopkitty]

"I'm not sure I want you looking at it." Made me laugh so hard, I spat out my tea.

[@bex3721]

Made this tonight. It was sooo good. A big hit.

[@DonPandemoniac]

I had my doubts during this video, like the addressed 'why add water to the sauce instead of lemon juice, and baking already cooked rice for another 45 minutes'? But you backed up and explained those choices right away, now that's explaining a recipe done right!

[@stormshadowctf]

This looks great!

[@kiir0whei23]

My roommate makes this exact chicken marinade then oven bake it (as for the sauce, yoghurt, mint, cucumber only) and it's my fave chicken dish! Sometimes it's paired with rice, sometimes arabic flat bread. Delicious!

[@diannarockymore8130]

Making this tomorrow ❤️ thank u

[@JoshMcCulloch]

You can get dried limes (limoo amani) at the 22nd and Irving Market in San Francisco. I think they would be great in this dish!

[@benjaminstrudwick7368]

Yes john!!! I'm working without an oven right now. I'm doing ok mate..cheers brilliant vidoes

[@thelazybug4441]

Just made this, definitely a new family favourite! I mixed some cauliflower and green beans in the rice to get a bit of veg in there. Perfect meal! Thanks for such a great recipe!

[@dekkacat8517]

Adding veges is a great idea, did you blanch the vegetable first or add them uncooked or fully cooked?

[@thelazybug4441]

@@dekkacat8517 I just mixed them in uncooked.

[@dekkacat8517]

@@thelazybug4441 thanks for replying 😃

[@cherylb10]

Looks fantastic

[@lindaward8267]

This is really good! I used full fat sour cream instead of yogurt and aleppo pepper instead of cayanne. Our guest enjoyed it!

[@janetpizor1697]

I think I will be contractually obligated to try this. It looks delicious!

[@sarahjustesen1305]

did it again Chef.... thanks so much

[@vincentmeray4654]

My favorite chef out there

[@sheriffkimbo]

This is great. I was thinking just yesterday that I haven't bought a whole chicken in a while, and I was wondering what way to go with it if I get one for the weekend. Then, voila!

[@lacostaesteconpaty4582]

the recipe looks delicious😋God bless you 🙏🏼stay safe

[@AnExPor]

That looks really good!

[@MsDdick]

Love those "chicken jerpeens" in the rice! (7:32) Love every recipe I try, Chef! Thank you!

[@oheyitsa3274]

This looks so yummy

[@lynnwayne6132]

That looks delicious!

[@brianlasch144]

True Lime - its powdered lime, I love the product.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

YES! Including powdered or liquid Tamarin paste. Limes on steroids, right?

[@nadiahatoum5654]

Oh this looks amazing

[@felixbellotti794]

looks great!

[@jharri1]

Wonderful!

[@the_failed_states]

This was amazing. Didn't have saffron, but, next time if I can find it. The wife needed veggies, so I mixed diced zucchini and red capsicum into the rice before baking. Super easy to make, and stunningly good.