Description
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that effortlessly combines juicy chicken thighs with buttery, garlicky rice, creating a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe stands out for its rich flavors, developed by baking onion, garlic, and butter before adding the main ingredients. Cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks together in one baking dish, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. Customize it with your favorite spices or garnishes to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
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- 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets (skin removed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
- 1 ½ cups hot chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
- Chicken rub: paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a baking dish, scatter chopped onion and minced garlic; place butter in the center. Bake for 12-15 minutes until softened.
- While baking, mix chicken rub ingredients in a bowl and season both sides of each chicken thigh.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven; stir in uncooked rice over the onion and garlic mixture.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice; pour hot broth and water around them.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, spray chicken with oil if desired, and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; fluff rice with a fork and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (450g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg