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