Delicious Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice






Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

Delicious Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice

Ingredients:

  • 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets, skin removed
  • 1 onion, chopped (brown, white, or yellow)
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30g) butter or olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) uncooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) hot chicken broth/stock
  • 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) hot water

Chicken Rub:

  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:

  • Oil spray
  • Fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped parsley

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  2. Spread chopped onion and minced garlic in a baking dish (approximately 10 x 15″ / 25 x 35 cm), then place butter in the center. Bake for 15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes and stirring if needed to prevent excessive browning.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the Chicken Rub. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the rub.
  4. Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the uncooked rice, mixing it with the onion and garlic.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture. Pour hot chicken broth and water around the chicken.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil, optionally spray the chicken with oil for a nicer finish, and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Allow the dish to stand for 5 minutes, then remove the chicken and fluff up the rice. Garnish with parsley or thyme if desired, then serve and enjoy!

Optional Gravy: Although the dish is flavorful on its own, you can elevate it further with a quick gravy made in just 4 minutes flat.


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