2     tablespoons   peanut oil
                    Salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
6                   chicken thighs - (to 8)
2     tablespoons   butter
1     medium        onion
1/4   cup           scallions
2     sprigs        thyme
2                   bay leaves
3     cups          long-grain rice
1     tablespoon    chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups          butternut squash in small dice
1 1/2 cups          frozen peas
5     cups          water