Cowboy Mess Chicken Skillet

By Addie

They call this one a mess not because it looks like it, but it's a mess of ingredients all mixed together in one skillet to bring you one of the tastiest chicken recipes. Cowboy Mess Chicken Skillet is loaded with flavor and has a unforgettable zesty bite.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 chicken thighs
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and julienned (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon tumeric or saffron
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• Salt to taste

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil; heat until it ripples. Add chicken pieces, onion, jalapeno, and garlic and gently brown chicken. Move chicken to side of skillet.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Turn chicken over; cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken in fork tender and juices run clear.