Dairy Free Chicken and Rice

0 Preheat the oven Preheat the oven to 400 F.
1 Season & cook the chicken. Pat thighs dry with paper towel then lightly coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add a little bit more oil to a cast iron and allow to heat to a medium high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes each side, until browned and crispy on the outside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2 Cook the veggies. In the same skillet add a little more oil. Then add garlic and saute for a few minutes, until garlic is aromatic. Then add veggies and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
3 Add broth, coconut milk, and rice. Pour in the broth, coconut milk, and rice. Mix to incorporate. If the rice is not covered in liquid, add water to cover it.
4 Return chicken to skillet and bake. Place the chicken on top of the rice then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees.
5 Serve & enjoy! For best results, serve hot. Top this dairy free chicken and rice with fresh herbs and lemon juice.