Description
A quick and easy 30-minute one-pan dinner featuring tender, seared chicken thighs and fluffy rice cooked in savory chicken broth. This comfort food dish is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- Long grain rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Yellow onion, diced
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and diced onions to the same pan; cook for 3 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add dry rice to the pan and stir constantly for 2 minutes until slightly translucent and nutty.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release flavorful bits. Bring to a boil.
- Nestle chicken thighs back into the rice mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
Ensure chicken is dry before searing for a crispy skin. Do not lift the lid during simmering to prevent mushy rice. Use long-grain rice like Jasmine or Basmati; avoid short-grain or Arborio rice. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken thighs, one pan dinner, easy weeknight meals, rice recipes, comfort food, meal prep, gluten-free options, 30 minute meals