Oven Baked Chicken and Rice
A simple and filling oven-baked meal with juicy chicken thighs and flavorful rice that soaks up delicious broth.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs Skin side up for crispy texture
- 1 cup rice White or brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth Can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup peas (optional) Add in the last stage of baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, onion, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, skin side up.
Cooking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and add peas if using, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in your favorite spices or sauces a few hours before baking. The dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.