Cajun Chicken and Rice

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Ingredients

12 chicken thighs

6 tbs oil

2 cups uncooked rice

4.5 cups chicken broth

1 lemon

Spanish Seasoning

4 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp Italian seasoning

Directions

In a small bowl

Mix ingredients for Spanish seasoning

Divide mixture in half and set to the side

Place chicken into a large bowl

Coat with 4 tbs of oil

Pour ½ of the Spanish seasoning on chicken

Toss to evenly coat seasoning on chicken

In a large skillet or Dutch oven

Add 2 tbs of oil

Heat oil on med heat

Cook chicken 3-4 minutes on per side till evenly brown

Transfer to a plate

Add rice, chicken broth, seasoning and juice from 1 lemon

Mix to combine

Return chicken to pot placing on top the rice

Pour any drippings into the pot

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes

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