Boiled + Buttered Rice w/Seared Chicken Thighs + Green Salad

When people say simple food is the best food, I think of this combination: a well-cooked chicken thigh, a bright green salad, and perfectly cooked buttery rice to tie it all together. That said, boiled rice is an excellent vehicle for presenting spices. This dish is made dramatically different by changing the rice with any of the flavor variations listed.