One Pan Chicken and Rice

27m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1In a cold pan, generously oil up chicken thighs.
  2. 2Add allspice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, and saffron to the chicken.
  3. 3Massage the spices into the chicken.
  4. 4Turn the heat to medium-high to render out the fat and crisp up the chicken skin.
  5. 5Flip the chicken when the skin is crispy.
  6. 6Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  7. 7Add red bell pepper, white onion, and jalapeno to the same pan.
  8. 8Add washed basmati rice to the pan and toast for a few minutes.
  9. 9Add water or stock to the rice.
  10. 10Add chicken bouillon, cardamom, and a bay leaf once the liquid comes to a light boil.
  11. 11Add the chicken back to the pan.
  12. 12Add the resting juices to the pan.
  13. 13Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  14. 14Add a little oil to an aluminum foil ramekin, throw in a lit charcoal and cover to smoke.
  15. 15Add toasted pine nuts to the rice.
  16. 16Add parsley to garnish.
  17. 17Serve with a spicy tomato salsa.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 a generous amount olive oil
  • 1 pinch allspice
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch coriander
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 1 cup white onion
  • 1 cup jalapeno
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup water or stock
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 cardamom
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 serving spicy tomato salsa

Equipment

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