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Chicken Thighs and Rice

Savory Chicken Thighs and Rice for Quick Comfort Food

This one-pan Chicken Thighs and Rice recipe combines succulent chicken thighs with buttery, garlicky rice for a perfect dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs can be skin-on or skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika can be substituted
For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be swapped with vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter margarine can be used as a substitute
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) Yellow or White
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice jasmine or basmati rice can also be used
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can be used if fresh is not available
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (minced) plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet, then sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté onion in melted butter until translucent, then add minced garlic.
  4. Add rice to skillet, toast for 1 minute while stirring.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and stir in onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley.
  6. Nestle chicken thighs in rice mixture, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding seasonal vegetables or changing herbs according to preference.

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