Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

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Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice. It’s an all-in-one meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please!

Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
  • ½ tsp turmeric or a pinch of saffron (optional, for color and flavor)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish or ovenproof skillet lightly with oil or butter.

2. Season the Chicken:
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend all over the chicken.

3. Prepare the Rice:

  1. Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the chopped onion, garlic, parsley, and turmeric over the rice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and stir to combine. Place small pats of butter on top of the rice.

4. Assemble the Dish:

  1. Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the rice, skin-side up.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken for extra crispiness.

5. Bake:

  1. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), and the rice is tender.

6. Rest and Serve:
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

This one-pan dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and easy enough to prepare for meal prep. The chicken juices infuse the rice for maximum flavor! Enjoy!

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