8bone-in chicken thighsabout 2 Ib, skin and fat removed
1½cupssliced fresh mushrooms4 oz
1cupuncooked regular long-grain white rice
1mediumcarrotshredded (½ cup)
2cupsboiling water
1tablespoonchopped fresh Italianflat-leaf parsley
2teaspoonsgrated lemon peel
Instructies
In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix tomatoes, herbes de Provence, oil, lemon juice, garlic and ½ teaspoon of the salt.
Add chicken thighs and mushrooms; seal bag.
Turn to coat thighs and mushrooms in marinade.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 375°F.
Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In baking dish, place rice, carrot and remaining ½ teaspoon salt; stir in boiling water.
Pour chicken thighs, mushrooms and marinade evenly over rice mixture.
Cover with foil.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
Sprinkle with parsley and lemon peel.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Quick Variation
If herbes de Provence is not available, use any combination of dried basil, fennel seed, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, summer savory, tarragon or thyme.