INGREDIENTS
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6 chicken thighs (, skin on, bone in)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic (, chopped)
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1 onion (, diced)
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1 red bell pepper / capsicum (, deseeded and chopped)
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1/3 cup sun dried tomato strips in oil (, chopped (optional: but adds flavour))
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1 cup uncooked long grain rice (, rinsed (arborio rice may also be used for a risotto-like consistency))
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1 x 14.5 ounce ((400g) tin crushed tomatoes, with liquid)
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1 1/3 cups chicken broth ((or chicken stock))
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1-2 teaspoons salt ((adjust to your taste))
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1/2 teaspoon pepper (, (adjust to your taste))
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (, chopped)
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extra chopped fresh basil ((to serve))