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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

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A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring crispy chicken thighs cooked with garlic butter infused rice, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (200 g), rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 42 g)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (475 ml), low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chicken.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir the rice into the garlic butter, coating each grain.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, add a little more salt and pepper, and stir gently. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the rice.
  8. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  9. Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If rice is undercooked after baking, cover and let sit off heat for 5-10 minutes. For crispier skin, broil 1-2 minutes watching closely. To make dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegetable broth. Rinsing rice removes starch for fluffier texture. Use oven-safe pan to sear and bake in same dish.

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