6piecesChicken thighsbone in (with skin, optional)
0.5piecesLemonJuice of
0.25CupChicken stock
1TablespoonOlive oil
1.5TablespoonsTurmeric
1TablespoonCumin
0.5TablespoonDried coriander
1.5TablespoonsOregano
6clovesGarliccrushed
Salt
Pepper
For the rice
2CupsBasmati rice
3.5CupsChicken stock
1pieceOnionfinely chopped
4clovesGarliccrushed
1TablespoonTurmeric
1TeaspoonCoriander
2TablespoonsOlive oil
Salt
To serve
Lime wedges
Greek yogurt
Fresh coriander
Instructions
Marinade and Cook
First marinade the chicken. Add the lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper to a large bowl and stir. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove chicken from fridge when ready to cook. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over the stove top. Add the chicken, the meaty side down. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned and flip over cooking the other side for a further 5 minutes or so. Reduce heat to low, add the ¼ cup/60 ml of chicken stock, cover and leave to cook for a further 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a plate.
In the reserved pan, add the remaining olive oil, garlic and onion. Stir for for a minute and add the turmeric and coriander. Stir well. Leave to cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir well until the rice is completely coated, about 2 – 3 minutes. Evenly pour over all the stock and give a quick stir.
Arrange the chicken over the dish, cover and put in the oven for further 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from oven and leave a few minutes before serving.