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Serving plate of Chicken Thighs and Rice

Chicken Thighs and Rice

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Comforting one-pot Chicken Thighs and Rice with juicy, golden chicken and fluffy rice cooked together for a rich, flavorful family meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice

3 cups chicken broth

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, diced

1 tsp paprika

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs until golden brown.

2. Remove chicken and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

3. Add rice to the skillet and toast lightly for 2 minutes.

4. Pour in chicken broth and return chicken to pan.

5. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.

6. Fluff the rice, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Add peas or carrots for color.

Use boneless thighs for a quicker version.

Substitute brown rice for a nuttier flavor.

  • Author: Chef Grace
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg