Description
This Oven Baked Chicken and Rice recipe is a simple yet flavorful one-pan dish that is perfect for a family meal. Tender chicken thighs are baked atop a bed of seasoned rice, creating a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Prepare the dish: In a large oven-safe baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom. Scatter the chopped onion and garlic over the rice, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice, skin side up. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with thyme and the remaining salt.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and the rice is tender.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the chicken thighs in a skillet before baking.
- You can also add vegetables like peas or carrots to the rice before baking.
- Brown rice can be used, but increase the liquid and baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
