Citrus and Cumin Spiced Deep-Fried Chicken with Rice

Method

1. Before frying chicken, mix lemon zest into the marinade. 1: After cooking rice, stir in cumin into the rice.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic paste, coriander, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for 1 hour.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
4. In a rice cooker or pot, combine rice, chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook according to manufacturer instructions or on the stove until tender.
5. Once rice is cooked, serve with fried chicken and top with a drizzle of the remaining marinade.
6. Check that the thickest part of the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer before serving.