GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE
GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE
Saturated with rich buttery garlic flavor and delicate chicken thighs, this one-pot chicken dinner with rice will surely impress even the most demanding eaters!
Ingredients
6 boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme or any other dried herbs of your choice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons of oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 large cloves of minced garlic
1-1 / 2 cups long grain white rice
1-1 / 2 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1-1 / 2 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Add the butter to a large pan, safe for the oven, and melt over medium heat.
- Stir diced onions and garlic; cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until the garlic is browned, VERY often stirring. DO NOT burn garlic.
- Stir with rice; stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
- Put the prepared chicken pieces on the rice, add the chicken stock and water.
- Season with Italian seasoning and oregano and bring to a boil. (You can also add more salt and pepper if you want.)
- Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to a preheated oven; bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid or foil and continue to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and beat the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
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