One Pot Rice and Veggie

TSK Team
One Pot Rice and Veggie
Core: Rice 3 Flavors: Onion + Garlic + Carrot Protein(optional): 2-4 chicken breasts or thighs (or skip for vegan)
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Method
- Heat empty pot over med-high heat until a droplet of water "dances" on the surface. Remove water or let evaporate.
- Place oil in pot. When oil shimmers (few seconds or so) place chicken skin side down in pot and reduce heat to medium.
- Chicken will release on it's own from the pan when ready to flip. Cook otherside about 2 min.
- Remove Chicken from pan and set aside. Add onions and carrots and saute for about 2 min.
- Add garlic and stir until aromic. Add pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add rice and stir until it shines.
- Add water, and place chicken back into pot. Place cover onto pot.
- Increase heat to med-high and bring to boil. Then reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken and slice. Fluff rice.
- Serve hot
Notes
The chicken is optional in this recipe so will add 5-7 minutes of cooking but worth the extra effort.
I have used clarified butter for this style of dish. Look for our how-to on making your own clarified butter.