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Easy Chicken and Rice

Easy Chicken and Rice

This easy chicken and rice recipe is a one pot meal bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 8 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the rice

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, minced
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 2.67 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried dill

For the gremolata

  • 0.33 cup finely chopped Italian parsley (about ½ bunch)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 large lemon)
  • 0.5 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 grind black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Dry the chicken thighs and season with kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lots of fresh ground pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken to a plate, leaving the juices in the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and add the garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onions are very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the broth, rice, dill and kosher salt, scraping the bottom of the pan to pick up all of the seasoning from the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and top with the browned chicken thighs. Cover with a lid and cook at a low simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the gremolata.
  • Remove the heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork, then top with the gremolata and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe can be easily customized with different herbs or vegetables if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Thighs, dinner, Easy Chicken and Rice, Gluten-Free, one pot dinner, rice recipe
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