Method
Make it happen
- 01
Heat oil in a deep lidded pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Cook the main protein and vegetables in the order given below, using the same pot throughout.
- 03
Brown chicken for 4 minutes, remove briefly.
- 04
Cook mushrooms with the onion until their moisture evaporates.
- 05
Add thyme with garlic, return chicken before covering and cook until chicken is fully cooked.
- 06
Stir rinsed raw rice into the pot for 1 minute, then pour in the measured stock and bring to a simmer.
- 07
Cover and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes; avoid lifting the lid unnecessarily.
- 08
Continue covered for another 5–8 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed; add a splash of hot water if it dries out too early.
- 09
Check the protein is fully cooked and piping hot; rest covered off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff and serve.