ℛ Easy CHICKEN, RICE, AND SPICES BAKE
Try easy CHICKEN, RICE, AND SPICES BAKE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
4 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 -10 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 medium onion 1 garlic clove (chopped, minced or crushed) 1?2 - 3?4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1?2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 1?2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1?2 teaspoons curry powder 1?2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional) 3?4 - 1 teaspoon salt 2 2 cups regular medium grain rice or 2 cups long-grain rice
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375F 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 saut the onions for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and remaining spices and saut 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.
by: .. Ameera ..
