Citrus Herb Chicken Rice

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs Chicken thighs
• •1.5 cups Jasmine rice
• •3 cups Chicken broth
• •2 whole Lemon
• •1 whole Orange
• •2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• •4 sprigs Fresh thyme
• •5 cloves Garlic
• •2 medium Shallots
• •3 tbsp Olive oil
• •2 tbsp Butter
• •0.5 cup White wine

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken thighs dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, and herbs. Let sit at room temperature 20 minutes.

   💡 Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip, cook 3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.

   💡 Crispy skin creates texture and flavor.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add shallots and garlic, sauté 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits.

   💡 The fond contains concentrated flavor.

4. 4

   Add broth, juice of one lemon, and orange segments. Return chicken to pan. Transfer to oven.

   💡 Oven finishing ensures even cooking.

5. 5

   Roast 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package using broth.

   💡 Rice in broth adds extra flavor.

6. 6

   Rest chicken 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve over rice with pan juices.

   💡 Resting allows juices to redistribute.