Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring seared chicken thighs over fluffy rice, infused with garlic, onion, and peas, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour the olive oil into a large oven-safe skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent—about 3-5 minutes.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Push the onion and garlic aside and place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet, searing for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Incorporate the rice by stirring it with the onion and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Lay the frozen peas over the rice.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can prepare components in advance. Use vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure proper searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg