One Pot Chicken and Rice
Try this mouthwatering one pot chicken and rice recipe today! Tender chicken thighs oozing with flavour served on top of fluffy rice cooked in vegetable broth. The easiest weeknight dinner you can make, this is comfort food done right!
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 3 tablespoons oil
For the Rice:
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups rice, washed and drained
- 1 tablespoon dry basil
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth, or water
For Garnish:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Parsley
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken on each side
- Add the 3 tbsp oil to a pan and heat on high heat, then sear each side for 3-4 mins until a golden crust forms
- Once golden, remove from pan and set aside
- In the same pan, cook the onions for a few minutes until soft, then add the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes
- Add the rice, along with all the seasoning and the vegetable broth
- Mix well then add the chicken back on top of the rice, cover, and cook on med-low heat for 35-40 minutes
- Check to ensure chicken is cooked through and white on the inside
- Fluff the rice with a fork, squeeze lemon juice on top and garnish with parsley
- Serve with a side salad
Notes
Optional: you can broil the chicken in the oven for 2-3 mins to get an extra crispy crust
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 863kcal, Carbohydrates: 100g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 142mg, Sodium: 2803mg, Potassium: 499mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 618IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 60mg, Iron: 2mg
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