Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and garlic powder (optional). Rub the chicken to make sure it is coated well with seasoning.
Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and garlic powder (optional). Rub the chicken to make sure it is coated well with seasoning.
In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Place the chicken skin side facing down first, and pan-fry for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Place the chicken skin side facing down first, and pan-fry for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside on a plate for the chicken and rice later.
Add shallots and minced garlic into the pan. Saute for another 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
One Pot Chicken and Rice Saute Spices
Next, add the rice and mix well. Make sure the rice soaks up all the chicken juices and oil.
Next, add the rice and mix well. Make sure the rice soaks up all the chicken juices and oil for the one pot chicken and rice
Turn the heat to medium; place the chicken on the rice, and pour in chicken stock or water. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until all the liquids are absorbed into the rice.
To finish the one pot chicken and rice, turn the heat to medium; place the chicken on the rice, and pour in chicken stock or water. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until all the liquids are absorbed into the rice.
In the meantime, mix dark soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and black pepper.
Mix dark soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and black pepper For a One Pot Chicken And Rice sauce
Optional: before serving, turn the heat up to medium-high, drizzle on the sauce, and mix everything, so the rice gets crispy on the bottom.
Drizzle the sauce you made onto the one pot chicken and rice for an easy dinner