CARIBBEAN SEASONED RICE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons peanut oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper
6 to 8 chicken thighs, halved
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
3 cups long grain rice, rinsed
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups butternut squash, small dice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
5 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan until just smoking. Salt and pepper chicken pieces and brown both sides in single layers. When all the pieces are browned off, remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Drain oil from pan. Add butter, onion, scallions, thyme, bay leaves, and saute for 4 minutes. Add rice and saute for 4 to 5 minutes more, then add garlic, chicken, squash, peas and water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover for 35 minutes.

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