Cast Iron Chicken with Wild Rice – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Seasoning Mix:
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• For the Chicken and Rice:
• 8 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more if needed
• 1 yellow onion, small dice
• 3 celery stalks, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup wild blend rice, such as Lundberg
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh, finely chopped