Description
Chicken and rice is a comforting classic that marries tender chicken thighs with fluffy long-grain rice, all enveloped in aromatic spices. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a delicious meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll serve up a dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides (approximately 6 minutes per side).
- Stir in rice until coated with flavors. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and cook for about 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg