Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal combining tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with garlicky butter sauce and perfectly cooked long-grain white rice. This easy and quick recipe saves time and cleanup, delivering a rich, savory, and hearty dinner option suitable for busy weeknights or satisfying family meals.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Main Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them generously with salt and pepper to ensure crispy skin and flavorful meat once cooked.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can become bitter.
- Toast the Rice: Add the rice directly to the skillet with the garlic. Stir well so the rice is coated with butter and oil. Toast it for 2 minutes to develop a nutty flavor that enhances the final dish.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Nestle the browned chicken thighs skin-side up back into the skillet on top of the rice. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the chicken and rice and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired to brighten the flavors. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure the skin crisps up nicely.
- Using bone-in chicken provides extra moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Do not skip toasting the rice for a subtle depth that makes the rice more delicious.
- Keep heat low during simmering to avoid burning the bottom and ensure perfectly cooked rice.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg