One Pot Spanish Rice

One Pot Spanish Rice

Ingredients

Spanish Seasoning Mix

• Paprika powder 4 tsp
• Garlic powder 2 tsp
• Salt 2 tsp
• Cumin powder 2 tsp
• Red chili powder 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 2 tsp
• Dried oregano 1 tsp
• Dried basil 1 tsp

Other Ingredients

• Chicken thighs 1 kg, without skin
• Oil 3-4 tbsp
• Uncooked white rice 2 cups
• Lemon juice
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Preparation

1. Wash the white rice with tap water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
2. Mix all the spices for the Spanish seasoning in a small bowl. Keep aside.
3. Trim off the fat from the chicken thighs and wash all the pieces.
4. Add half of the seasoning mix to a skillet in which you want to cook the rice.
5. Apply the spice mix on all the thighs.
6. Add oil to the skillet and bring to a medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and then cover with a lid to cook the meat. NOTE: Do not overcook the chicken otherwise it will be very dray after adding the rice.
7. When the chicken pieces are done, add the drained rice along with 3.5 cups of water. Add remaining spice mix according to your taste, add lemon juice and adjust salt if needed.
8. Cook uncovered on high heat until all the water is evaporated.
9. Cover and put on low heat (dum for 5-10 minutes).
10. Sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander. Serve hot.
11. Enjoy!

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One Pot Spanish Rice

Author: Naush

Ingredients

Spanish Seasoning Mix

• Paprika powder 4 tsp
• Garlic powder 2 tsp
• Salt 2 tsp
• Cumin powder 2 tsp
• Red chili powder 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 2 tsp
• Dried oregano 1 tsp
• Dried basil 1 tsp

Other Ingredients

• Chicken thighs 1 kg, without skin
• Oil 3-4 tbsp
• Uncooked white rice 2 cups
• Lemon juice
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

• Wash the white rice with tap water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Mix all the spices for the Spanish seasoning in a small bowl. Keep aside.
• Trim off the fat from the chicken thighs and wash all the pieces.
• Add half of the seasoning mix to a skillet in which you want to cook the rice.
• Apply the spice mix on all the thighs.
• Add oil to the skillet and bring to a medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and then cover with a lid to cook the meat. NOTE: Do not overcook the chicken otherwise it will be very dray after adding the rice.
• When the chicken pieces are done, add the drained rice along with 3.5 cups of water. Add remaining spice mix according to your taste, add lemon juice and adjust salt if needed.
• Cook uncovered on high heat until all the water is evaporated.
• Cover and put on low heat (dum for 5-10 minutes).
• Sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander. Serve hot.
• Enjoy!