Rice cooked in wine

Rice cooked in wine

Main dishes

Rice au vin is a traditional Belgian dish that is both fragrant and flavorful. Served with chicken and vegetables, it is perfect for a family dinner.

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A classic of Belgian cuisine, rice with wine is a flavorful dish that is relatively easy to prepare. It is ideal for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, and it appeals to both meat and vegetable lovers.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpot, pan
  • Estimated cost$3.15 $0.79 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.73
  • $0.77
  • $0.15
  • $0.05
  • $0.14
  • $0.39
  • $0.46
  • $0.46

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a pot, pour in the water and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken bouillon cube to make a broth.
  2. Cut the bell pepper in half and leave one half whole. Cut the other half into strips. Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan with a little olive oil and cook until softened.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook until it is lightly golden.
  4. Add the seasoned and peppered chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until the chicken is nicely browned. Then, add the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes over high heat.
  5. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes. Add the rice and continue to cook until the rice is tender and the sauce is well combined with the rice.

The bill

Rice cooked in wine

  • 1 cup of rice$0.73
  • 1 bell pepper$0.77
  • 1 onion$0.15
  • 1 clove of garlic$0.05
  • 1 tablespoon of butter$0.14
  • thyme$0.39
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube$0.46
  • olive oil$0.46

Total$3.15

that's $0.79 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • One bottle of white wine
  • 1 chicken thigh
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • One bay leaf
  • 3 cloves of allspice
  • thyme
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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