Sprinkle some salt and black pepper to season chicken on both sides.
salt & pepper, 1 lbs chicken tenders
In a pot over medium-high heat, pour two tablespoons of olive oil and heat.
2 tbsp olive oil
Add chicken tenders and lightly brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
n the same pot add remaining oil sauté onions for 2 minutes.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion
Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
2 cloves garlic
Turn heat off and remove the pot from heat.
Preheat your oven to 350℉
If your pot can go to the oven continue with the recipe in the pot otherwise empty pot into a baking dish.
Add rice, turmeric, paprika, mix well.
1 ½ cups basmati rice, 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp paprika
Mix in frozen peas and return chicken to the pot.
1 cup frozen peas
Pour in chicken broth and boiling water. With a spoon try to mix everything so the chicken is covered with the cooking liquids.
1 ¾ cups chicken broth, 1 cup boiling water
Cover and bake in the middle rack of your oven for 30-40 minutes.
Let it rest for 10 minutes then fluff with a rubber spatula.