Description
This recipe outlines how to prepare Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice, a flavorful dish featuring bone-in chicken thighs baked with long-grain white rice, seasoned with various herbs and spices, and cooked in a garlic butter sauce with chicken broth.
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or any other dried herbs of your choice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 1½ cups low-sodium, fat free chicken broth
- 1½ cups hot water
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Season the chicken thighs with paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Add the butter to a large oven-safe skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in the diced onions and garlic; cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the garlic is lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Stir in the rice; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Place the seasoned chicken pieces over the rice, and add the chicken broth and water.
- Season the top with Italian Seasoning and oregano, and bring to a boil. You can also add more salt and pepper at this point if you’d like.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven; bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid or foil and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and fluff up the rice with a fork.
Notes
- Ensure the garlic is lightly browned, not burnt, to avoid a bitter taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your preference before baking.
- Allow the dish to rest after baking to ensure the rice fully absorbs the liquid and the chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American