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Chicken Thighs and Rice

Savory Chicken Thighs and Rice for Cozy Family Nights

This one-pot Chicken Thighs and Rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering comfort and rich flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Yellow or White Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley for garnish
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Seasonal Vegetables bell peppers, peas, or spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne or Smoked Paprika for extra kick

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless chicken thighs dry, season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the rice, toasting for 1 minute until aromatic.
  5. Add chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Nestle seared chicken back into the rice, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose quality chicken for the best results. Adjust cook times if using bone-in thighs or brown rice.

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