One-Skillet Garam Masala Chicken Thighs & Saffron Rice Recipe on Food52

"Master the essentials of chicken and rice with this One-Skillet Garam Masala Chicken Thighs & Saffron Rice recipe from Sohla El-Waylly. Then take it off-script...."

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon garam masala, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds (4 to 6) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 1/4 cups medium- or long-grain rice (like basmati or jasmine)
1 medium (8-ounce) yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2-inch pieces ginger, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup whole-milk Greek-style yogurt, plus more to serve
1 big pinches saffron (optional)
1/4 cup ghee or neutral oil
12 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups or 8 small potatoes)
1/2 cup pitted prunes (or another dried fruit)
Radish and cucumbers wedges, to serve (optional)
Toasted, chopped pistachios, to serve (optional)
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