Description
This Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious and convenient one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with a flavorful spice mix, then baked to perfection on a bed of fluffy rice. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Season the Chicken: Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mix evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: In the same pan, cook onion and garlic until softened.
- Prepare the Rice: Add rice to the pan and toast. Pour in chicken broth and simmer.
- Bake: Nestle chicken on top of the rice, cover, and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- You can substitute boneless thighs or drumsticks but adjust baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
