Crispy Chicken & Rice With Dried Cranberries & Pistachios
Crispy Chicken & Rice With Dried Cranberries & Pistachios
Yum! A really easy and delicious one-pan dish. It’s perfect if you’re having people over for dinner or if you want a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs skin on
- 1 tablespoon lemon herb seasoning dried
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups white rice medium grain, rinsed well
- 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
- 1/2 cup mint leaves or parsley leaves, chopped
- 80 g danish feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 orange zest & juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- sea salt & cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Sprinkle over the lemon and herb seasoning.
- Place an ovenproof casserole dish over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and brown the chicken on each side for about 3–4 minutes, until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and butter and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Add the rice and thyme to the pan and stir to coat for 2 minutes. Stir through the cranberries and stock. Place the chicken pieces back into the pan, submerging the bottom half in the liquid, but keeping the crispy skin above the liquid.
- Cover with the lid and place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 10 minutes.
- For the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season really well and set aside.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle over the pistachios, mint or parsley and feta. Pour over the dressing and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 865kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 33gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 417mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
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