Golden Chicken and Basmati Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 1 cup dry basmati rice
• 1/2 diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse basmati rice, then cook with 1 3/4 cups water and a pinch of salt; cover and simmer 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through to 165°F; rest 5 minutes, then slice.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic 3 minutes, squeeze in lemon juice, and scrape up browned bits.

6. 6

   Serve chicken over basmati rice, spoon the pan sauce on top, and sprinkle with parsley.