Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs, with skin
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 green chili pepper, finely sliced
  • 10 ounces basmati rice
  • 2 34 cups chicken broth, hot
  • 7 ounces frozen mixed green vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F Heat the oil in a large roasting tin on the hob.
  • Add the chicken and fry over a high heat until golden brown all over.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add the onion and cook gently for 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, garam masala, ginger and chili.
  • Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.
  • Top with the chicken and pour over the broth.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until the rice has nearly absorbed all of the broth.
  • Add a dash of hot water if the rice looks dry.
  • Uncover and stir in the frozen vegetables.
  • Re-cover and bake for 8-10 minutes, until everything is cooked.
  • Scatter with parsley to serve.