For the Chicken:
• 700g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
For the Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce:
• 1.5 tbsp butter
• 200g mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
• 75ml chicken broth (or water)
• 200ml cooking cream (or substitute with 150ml milk + 1 tsp cornstarch)
• 40g grated Parmesan (optional, for extra richness)
For the Garlic Butter Basmati Rice:
• 200g basmati rice (about 1 cup)