Cast Iron Chicken Rice With Egyptian Summer Food

CAST IRON CHICKEN + RICE WITH EGYPTIAN SUMMER

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 375
• In a large bowl, season the chicken with 1 tbsp of Egyptian Summer and toss evenly.
• In a large cast iron pan, heat 2 tbsp of the grapeseed oil at a little higher than medium high heat. Lay the chicken skin side down in the pan and cook until beginning to brown; flip and cook for 1 more minutes and move to a plate. Does not have to be cooked through as we will continue cooking it later.
• In now empty pan, add the onions. There should be some fat leftover from the chicken, if pan seems a little dry, add some more grapeseed oil. Cook until onions are soft and add the garlic; cook for one more minute.
• Add the rice and toss to coat; then add the broth, coconut milk, lemon zest, remaining 1/2 tbsp of Egyptian Summer spice blend and salt. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and cover.
• Place in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is nice and fluffy!
• Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze on top.

LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken, onion, carrot and garlic until chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Gradually add to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in peas; return to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

CAST-IRON SKILLET CHICKEN DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil. Add ground chicken and chicken livers. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large chunks, until liver is starting to stick to pan, about 10 minutes.
• Add 1/3 cup of the chicken broth, the garlic, chile, parsley, Creole seasoning and red pepper; cook until broth evaporates. Add celery and onion; cook until soft. Stir in the rice and remaining broth. Stir until liquid is absorbed, then sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.