One-Pan Wonder: Easy Oven Baked Chicken and Rice (Plus Flavor Variations!

Introduction:

Discover a delightful and wholesome dish with this Oven Baked Chicken and Rice recipe. The combination of succulent chicken and perfectly cooked rice, infused with aromatic spices, creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. With the convenience of oven baking, you’ll have a hearty one-pot meal that is sure to please the entire family. Follow this simple recipe to bring warmth and deliciousness to your dinner table.

Ingredients

5 bone in chicken thigh fillets, peel skin OFF , (Note 1)

1 onion , chopped (brown, white or yellow)

2 cloves garlic (large) , minced

2 tbsp (30g) butter (or olive oil)

1 1/2 cups (270g) uncooked white rice (Note 3)

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth/stock , hot (I microwave)

1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water , hot (tap is fine)

CHICKEN RUB (NOTE 2):

1 tsp paprika powder

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp salt

Black pepper

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

Oil spray

Fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.

Scatter onion and garlic in a baking dish (about 10 x 15″ / 25 x 35 cm), then place butter in the centre. Bake for 15 minutes (check at 12 minutes, mix if some bits are browning too much).

Meanwhile, mix together Chicken Rub. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken.

Remove baking dish from the oven. Add rice then mix.

Place chicken on rice. Then pour chicken broth and water around the chicken.

Cover with foil, then bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, spray chicken with oil (optional, gives chicken nicer finish), then bake for a further 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Stand for 5 minutes, then remove chicken and fluff up rice. Garnish with parsley or thyme if desired, serve and enjoy!