Chicken, Rice, And Spices Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring water to boiling and add chicken bouillon cubes, lower heat and simmer till dissolved--keep it hot.

Step 3

Sprinkle chicken with half the spices (except the garlic).

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on med-high to high heat and fry the chicken till both sides are brown, lower heat to medium and remove the chicken to a plate.

Step 5

In that same skillet sauté the onions for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and remaining spices and sauté another 2 minutes, then turn off the burner.

Step 6

Add the rice and stir for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, till well coated.

Step 7

Spread rice in the baking dish and place the chicken thighs over the rice.

Step 8

Gently pour in the chicken stock and cover tightly with foil.

Step 9

Bake for 40-45 minutes.