GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

Saturated with rich buttery garlic flavor and delicate chicken thighs, this one-pot chicken dinner with rice will surely impress even the most demanding eaters!

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken thighs

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme or any other dried herbs of your choice

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

4 tablespoons of oil

1 yellow onion, diced

4 large cloves of minced garlic

1-1 / 2 cups long grain white rice

1-1 / 2 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth

1-1 / 2 cups hot water

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Season chicken thighs with paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper; set aside.
3. Add the butter to a large pan, safe for the oven, and melt over medium heat.
4. Stir diced onions and garlic; cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until the garlic is browned, VERY often stirring. DO NOT burn garlic.
5. Stir with rice; stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
6. Put the prepared chicken pieces on the rice, add the chicken stock and water.
7. Season with Italian seasoning and oregano and bring to a boil. (You can also add more salt and pepper if you want.)
8. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to a preheated oven; bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the lid or foil and continue to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
10. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
11. Remove the chicken from the pan and beat the rice with a fork.
12. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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