Chicken and Rice with Sauces
Explore a variety of delicious sauces that pair perfectly with chicken and rice, from creamy mushroom to zesty lemon butter, to enhance your meal.
Ingredients
For the Classic Sauces
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms For creamy mushroom sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream Used in creamy mushroom sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter For lemon butter sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Added to lemon butter sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes For rich tomato-based sauce
- 1 cup soy sauce Used in the soy sauce glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey For sweetness in soy sauce glaze
For the Unique Sauces
- 1/4 cup peanut butter For Thai peanut sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk Creaminess in Thai peanut sauce
- 2 teaspoons curry powder For Indian curry sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt For Mediterranean garlic yogurt sauce
Instructions
Preparation of Sauces
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for garlic butter sauce.
- Add in sautéed mushrooms and cream to make creamy mushroom sauce.
- Combine soy sauce, honey, and garlic for the soy sauce glaze, then heat gently.
- For Thai peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, and coconut milk.
- Mix Greek yogurt with garlic for the Mediterranean sauce.
Serving Suggestions
- Pour your preferred sauce over cooked chicken and rice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Try adding Gouda cheese for an extra rich flavor. Store leftover sauces in airtight containers for up to 3 days.