Chicken and rice are a dinner power couple. Recently, I made a pot of rice to go alongside some braised chicken thighs, the rice soaking up the delicious braising liquid. Beyond simply preparing the grain as a side dish to accompany a chicken main, you can cook the two together in many types of dishes from all around the world.

Here are just a few examples of recipes from the archive that do just that, showing that there isn’t anything the pair can’t do (except for maybe dessert, but never say never).