Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with fluffy rice, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This comforting dish is not only simple to prepare but also bursting with flavor thanks to a blend of aromatic spices. With minimal cleanup required, it’s an ideal recipe for cooks of all skill levels. Just gather your ingredients, follow the straightforward steps, and enjoy a wholesome dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (2 for chicken, 2 for rice)
- 1 1/2 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
- Spices: salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic granules
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil and spices. Add chicken thighs and coat well; marinate if possible.
- In an 8×12-inch baking dish, combine diced onion and minced garlic with olive oil and hot liquids. Stir in uncooked rice and seasonings.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and spray chicken lightly with oil; bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 380g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or experiment with different herbs. If using chicken breasts instead of thighs, adjust cooking times accordingly to prevent drying out.