I always liked the combination of peas and mint, and I make THIS green peas and mint soup often. So I thought that the same combination could work with chicken and rice as well. While I kept the mint as the dominant herb, I also added scallions, celery, cilantro and basil to the pot. I was very pleased with the results; the chicken was juicy and flavorful and the rice absorbed the flavors of the herbs and peas.
This easy and tasty one-pot dish will fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas of fresh herbs. Its’ green color will make you feel like it’s a spring day in the middle of winter. Try it and enjoy.
Notes:
* Make sure to use medium/small size thighs. The cooking time will not be sufficient for larger ones.
Makes: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
4 medium chicken thighs, bone in, skin on (see notes)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbs olive oil
½ cup chopped scallions
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
¼ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped mint
¼ cup chopped basil
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place a wide shallow pot over medium-high heat. Once the pot is hot, add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for 5 minutes, until the fat renders and the skin is golden brown. Turn over and fry on the other side for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs and keep in a warm place.
2. Add the olive oil and scallions to the pot. Mix and fry for 1 minute. Add the rice, mix and fry for 1 minute, until the rice is coated with the fat and changes color to white.
3. Add the celery, peas, stock and herbs. Mix and bring to the boil. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the chicken, cover the pot and lower the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep uncovered for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and gently fluff the rice with a fork, to mix with the herbs and peas that have accumulated on top.
For crispy skin, place the chicken thighs under the broiler for 2 minutes.
What an interesting combination of flavors! I have to try this – thank you, Ronit!
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Thank you Dolly! I really enjoyed this dish, as it was so light and fresh, yet very filling as the same time. I hope you’ll enjoy it too. 🙂
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Thank you, I am sure we will!
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Wow Ronit this sounds wonderful!! I love the combination. It makes me think of Spring❤
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Thank you Suzanne, I’m glad you liked the recipe. It reminded me of spring as well, which is so nice on such a cold, gray day! 🙂
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Lovely job Ronit. I do something very similar with a tomato and onion base. Delicious too.
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Thank you Conor, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I too sometimes use onions and tomatoes, or carrots, as a base for such rice dishes. It’s easy to prepare and easy to eat! 🙂
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Chicken and rice is always such a good combination. The result is always so satisfying!
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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You’re so right. I sometimes cook them separately, but whenever I combine them in one pot I wonder why I don’t do it more often, as it’s so much tastier. 🙂
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My three favorite foods together, chicken, peas and rice. So easy, and so delicious. Real comfort food and definitely budget friendly 🙂
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Thank you Donna, for a perfect description of the dish. I hope you’ll try and enjoy it too. 🙂
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This really does sound like a very flavorful dish…with the rice soaking up the chicken juices and seasonings.
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Thank you Karen, I’m glad you liked the idea. It turned out to be a very pleasing dish, and quite easy to make. 🙂
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Looks delicious, Ronit. One pot dishes are always great too. Less cleaning. 🙂
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Thank you Rini! Yes, I too love one-pot dishes. So much easier to make and serve, and less dishes as a bonus. 🙂
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I just love all the flavors going in in this dish. And I sure do love one pot meals too!
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Thank you Kathryn, I’m glad you liked the dish. I too love one pot dishes – more flavor and less dishes! 🙂
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Gracias Marta! Me alegro de que te haya gustado el plato. Espero que lo disfrute. (Google translate)
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OK
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I’ve got to try this! And it’s one pot! I don’t particularly fancy peas, any suggestions for alternatives?
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Soraia, I’m glad you liked the recipe. As for the peas, if you want to keep the green colors, you can substitute them with baby lima beans if you like them. Another tasty alternative is to use frozen/thawed corn. The flavor and colors will obviously be different, but still tasty. 🙂
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Thanks! Getting the ingredients tomorrow 🙂
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Hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂
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How flavorful with all of those fresh herbs. I like the mint especially and the addition of peas to your rice. I use to grow “petite pois” and they were so delicious that many did not even make it to dinner as I ate them as I picked 🙂
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Thank you Judi! Peas and mint indeed go so well together. I wish I could have such fresh peas. No doubt their flavor and texture is so much more superior to anything we can find at the store.
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I like your cooking method. Great colours too! Yummy!!!
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Thank you! I love vibrant colors in my dishes. I’m glad you do too. 🙂
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Just reading through the ingredients and all the fresh herbs with basmati rice, I know I would love this dish Ronit. I too love one pot dishes. That crispy exterior on the chicken and the rice go together hand in hand. I’m just cooking a pot of saffron basmati rice, vegetarian is on the menu for tonight. Loved the recipe, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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Thank you Loretta, I’m glad you liked the recipe. All these ingredients together ended up in a very tasty dish, worth documenting.
I too love one pot dishes, and the one you’re describing sounds so good! I didn’t use saffron in a while, and now that you’ve mentioned it, I made a mental note to get some soon. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
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So much flavor!
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Thank you Lynn! 🙂
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You can always get me with a one pot dish, Ronit. Love this one.
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Thank you Mary, I’m glad to hear. I too am very fond of such dishes – more flavor and less dishes to wash! 🙂
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Looks delicious. I like that the chicken skin is crispy and peas and rice is a nice combo.
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Great share. Looks delicious 👍
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Great dish Ronit. And I absolutely love chicken thighs – so tender and delicious.
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Thank you Tracey, I’m glad you liked the dish. I agree about chicken thighs – so good! 🙂
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This looks really good! I’ll definitely make this!! Pinned!
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Thank you, I’m glad to hear! I hope you’ll enjoy it. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Sure!
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What a great idea Ronit. I love that the chicken sits on the perfumed rice and absorbes all the flavours. Yum!!
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Thank you Myra, I’m glad you liked the dish. It turned out so fresh and tasty. We’re so lucky to have fresh herbs in the middle of winter. 🙂
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I think this combination of herbs sounds so appetizing. This healthy and fresh dish is very appealing on a winter’s day. 🙂
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Thank you Tonya, I’m glad you liked the dish. It was indeed nice to have it on a gray winter’s day. 🙂
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I love a good chicken recipe and this one sounds like a keeper. Also reminds me that I haven’t had peas in a awhile and will have to remedy that…..😊😊😊
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Thank you Marisa, I’m glad you liked the dish. It’s a great way to flavor both chicken and rice at the same time. It’s definitely a keeper! 🙂
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Your recipes always look so appetizing as does this one!
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Thank you Annika, I’m glad to know. 🙂
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Great recipe Ronit!! Peas and ming goes great together. Thanks for this beautiful recipe!!
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Thank you Sumith, I’m glad you liked the recipe. 🙂
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This recipe looks delightful. I’m marking it to come back to it when the weather is a little warmer. I have a mint plant right outside my kitchen door, and I’m always looking for good recipes that use mint.
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Thank you Sheryl, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I hope you’ll make and enjoy the dish. I’m sure it will be even better with fresh mint from your plant. 🙂
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I am in love with dishes like this- comforting, tasty, and healthy.
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Thank you Josette, I’m glad you liked it. I just felt I had to have something bright and green on a gray winter’s day, and it worked! 🙂
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Lovely… Although I don’t cook chicken for my family.. I do for friends, so next time I will try this recipe….
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Thank you Ish, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I hope your friends will enjoy it. 🙂
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