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Scarborough Fair Chicken

Inspired by the classic tune, all this dish is missing is the rosemary; it’s too strong a flavor for this meal. Keeping the sprigs of herbs intact streamlines the preparation. The flavors mingle and infuse the food even though the leaves are still on the stems. Be sure to remove the thyme sprigs before serving; the stems are too woody to eat.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1 cup white rice
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon broth (chicken or vegetable) or water
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped
3 to 5 shallots, chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 fresh parsley sprigs
3 fresh sage leaves
4 fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Pour the rice and liquid into the pot. Stir to make an even layer.

    Step 4

    Place the chicken on the rice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the garlic and shallots.

    Step 5

    Add the zucchini and squash. Scatter on the parsley and sage and tuck the thyme sprigs in crevices.

    Step 6

    Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 459

    Step 8

    Protein: 34g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 76g

    Step 10

    Fat: 5g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 75mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 54mg

    Step 13

    Fiber: 4g

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