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It is important to start with real Minnesota Wild Rice.  It is expensive, but well worth the price.  Also it goes a long way in the recipe.
Here is what real wild rice looks like, left side is uncooked right side is cooked.

 
Here are the ingredients you will need;
4 oz Wild Rice
A whole chicken (2-3lb)
3-1/2 cups of water
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 cup of carrot diced
1/2 cup of onion diced