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July 2, 2018Lilananda in the Community
October 11, 2018
Chicken, Rice & Spices Bake
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 8 -10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion
- 1 clove garlic (chopped, minced or crushed)
- 1⁄2-3⁄4teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons curry powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 3⁄4-1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups of preferred rice.)
RECIPE PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring water to boiling and add chicken bouillon cubes, lower heat and simmer till dissolved--keep it hot.
- Sprinkle chicken with half the spices (except the garlic).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on med-high to high heat and fry the chicken till both sides are brown, lower heat to medium and remove the chicken to a plate.
- In that same skillet sauté the onions for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and remaining spices and sauté another 2 minutes, then turn off the burner.
- Add the rice and stir for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, till well coated.
- Spread rice in the baking dish and place the chicken thighs over the rice.
- Gently pour in the chicken stock and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Source: Genius Kitchen