Easy Chicken and Rice Dish

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rough chop the zucchini.
  2. 2Remove corn kernels from the corn cob using a sharp paring knife or serrated knife, optionally using a bowl to contain them.
  3. 3Optionally, use the back of a knife to milk the corn cob for sweet, starchy liquid.
  4. 4Season four bone-in skin-on chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  5. 5In a pan over medium heat, add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  6. 6Once the oil is hot, sear the chicken thighs for a couple of minutes per side or until the skin is crispy (about 3 to 4 minutes per side).
  7. 7Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate.
  8. 8Remove any excess fat from the pan.
  9. 9Add 1 cup of rice, minced shallot, garlic, zucchini, and corn to the pan.
  10. 10After about a minute or two, add about a quarter of a cup of white wine (optional).
  11. 11Add enough chicken stock to just cover the rice.
  12. 12Return the chicken and any resting liquid to the pan.
  13. 13Optionally, add some thyme or rosemary.
  14. 14Cover the pan.
  15. 15Transfer the pan to a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 40 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
  16. 16Let the dish rest for at least 5 minutes.
  17. 17Garnish with chives or a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

  • 4 each bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 each minced shallot
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 each corn cob kernels removed
  • 1 each zucchini rough chopped
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock
  • thyme or rosemary
  • chive
  • lemon

Equipment

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Tips

  • Intentionally overcooking zucchini can give rice a creamy texture.
  • Use a bowl to catch corn kernels when removing them from the cob.
  • The back of a knife can be used to "milk" the corn cob for sweet, starchy liquid.
  • Let the dish rest for at least 5 minutes after cooking.
  • The toasty rice on the bottom is a desirable part of the dish.
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