One-Pot Chicken and Rice

I recently found this recipe, and altered it to my liking! Its a great post-workout meal, or an easy week night dinner. It is really easy to make, and also really flavorful!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs

• 7 cloves minced garlic

• 2 tablespoons grated ginger

• 2 tablespoons garam masala

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 2 teaspoons red chili pepper

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1/4 Cup avocado oil, or any other neutral oil with a high smoke point

• 1/4 - 1/2 Cup sun dried tomatoes, roughly chopped

• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes

• 1 shallot, minced

• 2-3 Cups Basmati Rice

• One box chicken broth

• Asiago Cheese

• Cream

• Cilantro

• Basil

Instructions:

1. Mix the ginger, garam masala, salt, turmeric, half of the minced garlic, chili pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss the chicken in the spice mixture until the chicken is evenly coated.

2. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.

3. Add the tomato paste and sun dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute over medium heat until they begin to smell strongly. Then, add the rest of the minced garlic, the minced shallot, chili flakes, and the rice. Mix this together and toast it for another 1-2 minutes over medium heat.

4. Then, add enough the chicken back into the pot, and cover with chicken broth until the rice and chicken are submerged. Cover, and wait until rice is cooked.

5. Coat with a bit of grated asiago cheese, a drizzle of cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and basil. Enjoy!