One-Pot Moroccan Chicken and Rice Bake - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs or breasts, with or without skin
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 clove garlic (minced, about 1/2 tsp.)
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 1/2 cup dried figs (chopped, or use currants, raisins, or prunes)
• 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped (optional))