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Easy One-Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Easy One-Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
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This Easy One-Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together quickly in just one pot. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with a fragrant spice mixture and cooked with aromatic Basmati rice, vegetables, and chickpeas for a delicious and complete meal.

Ingredients

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Spice Mixture:

  • 2 tsp ground allspice (more for later)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp ground green cardamom (more for later)
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (more for later)

Chicken and Rice:

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onions, (about 1/2 large onion)
  • 2 carrots, (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or from canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 dry bay leaf
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (boiling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the spices to make the spice mixture. Set aside for now.
  2. Season Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and cut them into large pieces. Season well with salt, then season with the spice mixture. Set aside for 20 minutes.
  3. Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown chicken briefly on both sides, then set aside.
  4. Cook Vegetables and Rice: In the same skillet, cook onions, carrots, and peas. Add chickpeas, rice, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
  5. Add Chicken and Broth: Return chicken to the skillet, add cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  6. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  7. Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve.

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Keywords: One-Pot, Chicken and Rice, Middle Eastern, Easy Recipe

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