Description
A simple one-pan dinner featuring juicy spiced chicken thighs baked directly over fluffy, aromatic basmati rice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (approx 3 lbs)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt (divided)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper (divided)
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper to create a spice paste.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the spice mixture. Let marinate for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine the rinsed rice, diced onion, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 cups of boiling hot water. Stir well.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to brown the chicken and absorb remaining liquid.
- Remove from oven, set chicken aside briefly to fluff the rice with a fork, then return chicken to the dish and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Ensure the water is boiling hot when added to help the rice cook evenly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Marinating: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh + rice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Oven Baked Rice Chicken, chicken and rice casserole, easy weeknight dinner, one pan chicken recipe