Quick One Pan Meal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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5 chicken thigh fillets, bone in, no skin
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1 large onion, diced (yellow, white, or brown)
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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30g (2 tablespoons) butter or olive oil
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1 1/2 cups (270g) of uncooked rice, white
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375ml (1 1/2 cups) warm chicken stock or broth
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315ml (1 1/4 cups) hot water
→ Chicken Seasoning
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp thyme, dried
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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Black pepper, as needed
→ Extras for Garnish
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Sprayable cooking oil
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Finely chopped parsley or fresh thyme leaves
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 180°C / 350°F.
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In a large baking dish (25 x 35 cm or 10 x 15 inches), spread out the garlic and onion. Drop the butter in the center and pop it in the oven for about 15 mins. Check around the 12-minute mark and stir if needed so nothing burns.
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Combine all the seasoning ingredients for the chicken in a bowl. Coat each side of the chicken evenly.
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Take the hot baking dish out of the oven. Stir the rice into the dish.
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Set the chicken pieces right on top of the rice. Pour the hot stock and water around the chicken and rice.
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Wrap the dish with foil and bake for half an hour. Remove the foil, give the chicken a light spray of oil (if you want to make it look golden), and bake for 20 mins more until the liquid's gone.
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Let it sit for 5 minutes after baking. Take the chicken out, fluff the rice with a fork, and sprinkle parsley or thyme on top if you feel like it. Serve while hot.
# Notes:
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This dish packs enough flavor on its own, but if you want to dress it up, whip up a quick gravy in 4 minutes.
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If cooking more, use extra baking dishes. For smaller portions, go for a smaller tray.
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Experiment with other seasonings instead of the Chicken Rub—try something like Lemon Pepper or Italian Herbs.
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If you use breast or boneless thighs, bake the rice first, covered, without the chicken for 30 minutes. Then add the chicken on top, uncovered, and bake for another 20-25 minutes.
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For brown rice, use 1/2 cup extra hot water. Bake it with foil on for 1 hour, then cook uncovered for 15 more minutes until it's soft.