Dewees Island Chicken and Rice

 
 
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Ingredients

  • One 8oz. package of Dewees Island Yellow Rice

  • 4 bone in chicken thighs (approx. 2lbs)

  • 12oz. bag of frozen green peas

  • 3 tablespoons of butter

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon of salt

  • pinch of black pepper

  • 2 cups of water

Directions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken with the salt and pepper.

  2. In a large skillet or dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil over med/high heat.

  3. Ensure pan is hot enough and add the chick, skin side down.

  4. Let the chicken sear for approximately 5 minutes or until the skin appears crispy and golden brown.

  5. Flip chicken and repeat for another 5 minutes.

  6. Pull chicken from pan and pour off excess grease if necessary.

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7. Return pan to stove and add water, remain butter, stir in frozen peas and bring to boil.

8. Stir in rice and let boil for 3 minutes, stirring occationally.

9. Place chicken on top of mixture.

10. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

11. Serve immedicately!

12. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your creations!