Maple Pecan Rice
A warm, autumn-inspired pilaf featuring white rice toasted in oil, baked in a rich broth of RC Chicken Base, infused with natural honey and aromatic RC Maple Flavor Concentrate, and finished with crunchy roasted pecan halves.
Yield / Servings
10–12 Portions
Category
Sides / Rice Dishes
Ingredients
8 Components
White Rice
2 cups
Oil
1 Tbsp.
RC Chicken Base
Prepared liquid
1 quart
Honey
2 Tbsp.
RC Maple Flavor Concentrate
½ tsp.
Pecan Halves
1 oz.
Salt & Pepper
To taste
Ground Nutmeg
Pinch
Preparation Steps
1
Toast Rice in Oil
Toss 2 cups white rice in 1 Tbsp. oil until every grain is evenly coated and glossy.
2
Combine & Mix
In a large baking dish, add the oiled rice, 1 quart prepared RC Chicken Base, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 oz. pecan halves, ½ tsp. RC Maple Flavor Concentrate, a pinch of nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine.
3
Bake
Cover the dish tightly and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
4
Serve or Stuff
Fluff gently before serving. Serve hot as a standalone side dish or utilize as a savory-sweet stuffing for roasted poultry or pork dishes.
Chef Notes & Flavor Balance
Aromatic Maple Integration: The key to this dish is adding RC Maple Flavor Concentrate, which provides a consistent, deep maple aroma that stands up to the heat of the oven, unlike some natural maple syrups that can lose intensity during baking.
Savory Base Foundation: Preparing the rice with RC Chicken Base creates a necessary savory, salty backdrop that balances the sweetness of honey and maple, preventing the dish from tasting like a dessert.
Serving Versatility: This rice makes a signature stuffing for whole-roasted chickens, holiday turkey breasts, or butterflied pork loin. The pecans provide a vital crunchy texture contrast.