Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot and in it over medium heat, cook onions until softened.
2. Step
Add chicken and pan fry, flipping when lightly-browned.
3. Step
Add all spices and seasonings to the pot and toast until fragrant.
4. Step
Add the diced potatoes and the rice to the pot and cover with the water.
5. Step
Bring the water to a slow simmer, covering the pot with a lid.
6. Step
Once at a slow simmer, give the rice and the rest of the ingredients a quick stir every 5 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Cover the pot with a lid between each stir.
7. Step
Once the water is all absorbed, stop stirring further. Bring the ingredients to the center from the sides to make a dome. Cook on low for 15 minutes.
