Cajun Chicken and Rice

Ingredients (27)

• FOR THE SPICE RUB:
• 1 & ½ tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground white pepper
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• FOR THE STEW:
• 8 boneless chicken thighs
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 & ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 small poblano chile
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 5 plum tomatoes
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, juice included
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves
• 4 fresh bay leaves
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• FOR THE STEAMED RICE:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 & 1/2 cups water
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• Pinch Kosher salt
• Scallions