Chicken + Rice

Method

1. Season the chicken with olive oil, chilli powder, crushed garlic, mixed herbs, paprika, some fresh parsley, salt and pepper.
2. Fry the chicken in a pan until cooked through. Remove and set aside, but leave the juices in the pan.
3. Add the sliced onion and tomato paste to the pan. Fry until the onion softens.
4. Add fresh oregano, fresh parsley and the bay leaves. Fry for another minute.
5. Add the sliced tomatoes and squeeze in the lemon juice. Fry for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the rice and stir through. Fry for 2 minutes so the rice toasts a little.
7. Pour in the water. Bring to a simmer, then put a lid on.
8. Cook until the rice is done. Higher heat for drier rice, lower heat for softer.
9. Add the chicken back on top. Serve with fresh parsley and Parmigiano if you like.