Description
A delicious one-pot meal featuring seasoned chicken thighs and fragrant basmati rice cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Chicken Thighs (Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (No substitutes recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander (Best fresh, grounded is acceptable)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Use regular paprika if smoked isn’t available)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Saffron can be used for a different taste profile)
- 0 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Adjust to taste, can omit if desired)
- 0 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust according to spice tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 medium Onion (Shallots can be used as an alternative)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 cup Basmati Rice (Rinsed)
- 3 cups Chicken Broth (Vegetable broth for vegetarian alternative)
- 0 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped, can be replaced with cilantro or omitted)
- 1 medium Lemon Wedges (For serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Mix together ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and brown it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice, ensuring it’s coated with the spices.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot and mix gently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg