Jacques Pepin's Wife Loved This Easy Chicken + Rice
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat

  3. When it is hot, add the chicken and chorizo

  4. Brown each side of the thighs for about 8 minutes

  5. Add the onion, garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 5 minutes

  6. Add the tomato, cilantro stems, sriracha and 1 teaspoon salt and cook for another 3 minutes

  7. Stir in the rice, water, capers and saffron (if using)

  8. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes

  9. While the chicken cooks, place the reserved chicken skins on a parchment-lined baking sheet

  10. Drizzle lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper

  11. Place another sheet of parchment over the top of the chicken skins and top with another baking sheet to weight it down

  12. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until crispy

  13. Serve chicken and rice with crispy chicken skins

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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