Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes cans
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • chopped parsley to serve
  • salad Green, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Saute onion 2-3 minutes, until tender. Add chicken and cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes, until well browned.
  • Stir in rice, tomatoes, water, zucchini and herbs. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Set saucepan aside, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve sprinkled with parsley and accompanied with green salad.