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Spiced Chicken And Rice

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin left on -- 4 chicken thighs)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon coconut or your favorite cooking oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup raisins
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with 3/4 teaspoon salt.

  • Step 2: In a skillet over medium-high heat heat the oil and then add the chicken, skin-side down; cook for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer thighs to a plate, skin side up. Do not discard the fat in the pan.

  • Step 3: Reduce heat to medium low, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and the spices (turmeric) and cook stirring for 1 minute. Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently for a minute or so and then add the broth. Increase heat to high.

  • Step 4: After the broth starts to simmer reduce heat to medium low and add the chicken thighs, skin side up. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes.

  • Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle the raisins into the pan. Cover pan and let sit for 5 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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