Haitian Djon Djon Mushroom Rice

Ingredients

• 6 dried black mushrooms or 1 cup cremini mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp oil
• 8 oz boneless chicken thigh, cubed
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup long-grain rice
• 1/3 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp thyme leaves
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water if using, then strain the liquid into chicken broth; chop mushrooms.
2. Brown chicken in oil and transfer it to a plate. Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms until fragrant.
3. Add rice and stir for 1 minute, then add mushroom broth, thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Return chicken, cover, and cook on low until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes.
5. Fold in peas and red pepper, cover 3 minutes, fluff and serve.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.