Description
A delightful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice cooked in one convenient pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1½ tsp mixed herbs (or Italian seasoning)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine smoked paprika, mixed herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create a seasoning blend.
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until it runs clear, then set aside.
- Sprinkle the seasoning on the chicken thighs, mixing thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until soft. Stir in butter until melted.
- Add the rinsed rice and toast in the onion mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour chicken stock over the rice and add reserved seasoning. Stir to combine and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Arrange the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice, cover, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooked, garnish with green onions, let rest for 3 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
Notes
For guaranteed fluffy rice, ensure it is properly rinsed before cooking. Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg