1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, diced or 4 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

3 tablespoons Tuscanini Olive Oil, divided

1 and 1/2 cups white rice (I use long-grain)

2 and 3/4 cups water

4 chicken quarters, cut into eighths

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon Tuscanini Olive Oil

1 to 1 and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, blended (optional)