Chicken With Cilantro Rice

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I clipped this recipe out of one of the local papers. It's become one of our favorites.

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Steps

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To make rice:.

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Heat 1 tbsp oil in ovenproof dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add mushrooms , scallions , ginger and crushed garlic.

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Cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.

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Stir in rice , cumin and chicken.

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Cook 1 minute then stir in broth and bring to boil.

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Cover and bake in oven 25 minutes.

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Remove from oven and let stand covered for 10 minutes.

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To make sauce:.

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Place cilantro , broth , scallions , ginger , salt and garlic clove in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and process or blend until smooth.

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Stir into rice mixture and discard ginger piece from rice.

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To make topping:.

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Heat 1 tsp oil in medium skillet over med-low heat.

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Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.

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Stir in scallion tops.

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Place rice mixture in a large bowl and spoon topping over rice.

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Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

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Ingredients

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oil, shiitake mushroom caps, scallion bulbs, gingerroot, garlic, long grain rice, ground cumin, boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken broth, cilantro leaves, scallion tops, kosher salt, olive oil, grape tomatoes, fresh cilantro stem