3largeboneless skinless chicken breasts(I find that with the rice, 3 breasts is enough for 4 people, just divide accordingly)
2tbspolive oil
2 1/4cupschicken broth
1tbsplemon juice
1cuplong grain uncooked white rice, rinsed until water is clear
114 oz cancorn
Seasoning for Chicken
1tspsmoked paprika
1tspgarlic powder
1tspground cumin
1/2tspcayenne powder
1 tspcoriander powder
1/4tspsalt
Seasoning For Rice
1/2tspcoriander powder
1/2 tspgarlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tspcayenne pepper
1 tspsalt
Instructions
In a small bowl toss together all seasoning for chicken
Place chicken in a medium bowl. Use the prepared seasoning mix to rub on both sides of each piece of chicken.
Add olive oil to a deep skillet, or enameled cast iron dutch oven (see notes). Cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a plate. (It won't be cooked through at this point)
Add rice to dutch oven, stir for 60 seconds. Add chicken broth and stir brown bits off of the pan. Immediately add lemon juice and seasoning for the rice. Briefly stir to combine.
Toss in drained can of corn (or any canned vegetable you would like to see in your dish, get creative!)
Return the chicken to the pan on top of the rice. Cover and cook on medium/low for 30 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through. If it is taking a really long time for the liquid to fully absorb, increase the temperature to medium.
Remove from oven, garnish with green onion and enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
This dish can be transformed into a variety of dishes!!! Add your favorite veggies and watch them get steamed with the rice and chicken. Change up the spices to alter the cuisine to whatever you are craving! For example, if you are craving Chinese food, swap the spices for ginger powder, garlic powder, cloves and lemongrass! The possibilities for improvisation are endless.
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