Creamy Bell Pepper Risotto with BBQ Sauce Baked Chicken.

Today I wanted to try something a bit fancy but easy to pull together for dinner. I've had this packet of Arborio rice for about 2 months now and I finally decided to use it. I was a bit nervous because I've never made risotto before but i knew i wanted to take a swing at it.
I've watched enough cooking videos on how to make it, so i was pretty comfortable once i got started. All risotto dishes requires the same process but it's the different ingredients you put in it that makes the dish uniquely yours.
I wanted to pair the risotto with another simple but flavorful dish. Since risotto is a delicate dish, you can't put strong spices or a bunch of ingredients in it. I decided to pair it with chicken that's packed with flavor but not strong enough to over power the delicateness of the risotto.

My Super Easy Bell Pepper Risotto 

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup green bell peppers, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated white cheddar cheese, plus more for serving

Method:

1. Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion,garlic, green pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until softened, 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until absorbed.
4. Add half the broth (1 ¾ cups) and simmer, stirring once, until absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Add the remaining broth and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes until the rice is tender and creamy, stirring once. (If the rice is not cooked through and the mixture is dry, add more broth and continue to cook until tender.)
6. Stir in the cheese and the remaining butter. Sprinkle with the parsley and additional cheese, if desired.

 BBQ Sauce Baked Chicken

• 10 pieces of chicken, any part will do
• 1/4 cup of my homemade green seasoning
•  3 carrots, chopped
•  2 bell pepper, sliced. any color
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water

Method :

1. Combine all ingredients except the water, carrot and bell pepper in a large bowl. Ensure that the chicken are completely coated, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degree F.
3. Place carrots and peppers at the bottom of a baking dish and arrange the chicken on top. Pour the water in the bowl which had the chicken, pick up all the bits of seasoning, pour over the chicken and place in the oven.
4. Bake for 35 minutes,then raise the temperature to 400 degree F and bake for another 30 minutes.

Note: Chicken sauce can be poured over the risotto or around it. Either way, they're delicious together.