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Chicken Thighs and Rice

Savory Chicken Thighs and Rice for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A comforting Chicken Thighs and Rice dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights.
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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: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless can be used with adjusted cooking time
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to spice preference
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use margarine for dairy-free option
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 medium Onion (Yellow or White) Red onion can be used for a different flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh is best, but garlic powder can be used
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Brown rice can be swapped in with longer cooking time
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be omitted if fresh onion is used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley (Fresh, Minced) Optional for garnish, or substitute with other herbs

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs in a skillet with olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Cook aromatics by sautéing onion and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
  4. Add rice and toast lightly for about 1 minute in the onion and garlic mixture.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and spices, scraping the pan to deglaze it.
  6. Simmer chicken with rice for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and rice is fluffy.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff rice and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is a comforting classic perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with different vegetables or spices.

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