Instructions
Frying the Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp, golden skin. Drizzle lightly with avocado oil and season generously with salt all over.
- Heat a large deep sauté or braiser pan over high heat and add a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot and just starting to smoke, add about half of the chicken, skin side down. Fry for 3–5 minutes without moving until the skin is golden and crispy, then flip and fry for another 2–3 minutes.
- Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove each batch once browned and set aside. Once all chicken is browned, return it to the pan, season with smoked paprika and black pepper, fry for 1 more minute, and remove from the pan.
Preparing the Pepper Rice:
4. Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for 4–6 minutes until the onion is tender and translucent.
5. Add garlic, roasted bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, smoked paprika, and all dried herbs. Stir thoroughly with a spatula to combine flavors.
6. Add jasmine rice to the pan and toss until each grain is coated with the pepper and tomato mixture.
Cooking the Pepper & Chicken Rice:
7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Nestle the browned chicken pieces on top of the rice, skin side up.
8. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
9. Remove the lid and switch the oven to broil on low. Broil for 4–5 minutes to crisp and golden the chicken skin.
Serving:
10. Carefully remove the chicken from the rice, then fluff the rice with a fork to mix in the peppers evenly. Plate the chicken over the rice, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Servings: 4–6
- Difficulty: Medium
Variations & Substitutions
- Substitute chicken thighs for drumsticks for slightly smaller portions.
- Use basmati rice instead of jasmine rice for a nuttier flavor.
- Add extra vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or peas for more color and nutrition.
- Swap chicken for firm tofu for a vegetarian-friendly version.
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