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Forget the Expensive Steak: Try This Chicken Dinner Instead

Forget the Expensive Steak: Try This Chicken Dinner Instead

By Glen & Friends Cooking · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Put the wild rice in a heatproof bowl and cover it with hot water.
  3. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Brown the chicken on both sides in an ovenproof pan or braiser over high heat with a splash of oil.
  5. Move the browned chicken to a plate.
  6. In the same pan, sauté the celery, carrot, shallot and mushrooms until translucent.
  7. Stir in the basmati rice and the drained wild rice.
  8. Stir in the thyme and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  10. Return the chicken to the pan, skin side up, and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

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