Chicken Thighs with Rice – An Easy and Delicious Everyday Dish
- 1 hr 5 min.
- Easy
- 2 servings
This easy recipe for chicken thighs with rice is perfect for a quick weekday dinner.
With juicy chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a delightful flavorful chicken juice, you get a delicious meal that is both filling and tastes fantastic.
Follow this guide to make chicken thighs with rice – an easy and delicious everyday dish in no time.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2pcs.chicken thighs (the large ones with drumstick and meat)
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
Rice
- 0.7cuprice
- 1.1cupswater
- 1tsp.salt
Tools
- Oven
- Roasting bag
- Baking tray or ovenproof dish
- Pot with lid
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Paper towels
- Measuring spoons and cups
Tips
- Remember to cut a small hole in the roasting bag to prevent it from bursting during cooking.
- If you want more juice, you can add a knob of butter in the roasting bag along with the chicken thighs.
- It is important to cook the rice with the lid on so it remains fluffy and does not dry out.
- The rice can stay warm for up to 30-60 minutes if it remains in the pot with the lid on.
Goes well with
- Fresh green salad
- Steamed vegetables
- A slice of lemon to squeeze over the chicken
Instructions
1
Turn on the oven to 392°F.
2
Place the chicken thighs on a plate and pat them dry with paper towels.
3
Season the chicken thighs with a fine layer of salt and paprika followed by freshly ground pepper.
4
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a roasting bag, seal it, and cut a small hole at the top of the bag to release steam.
5
Place the roasting bag on a baking tray or in an ovenproof dish, and put it in the oven for 40-50 minutes until the chicken thighs are cooked through.
6
Find a small pot and add rice, water, and salt.
7
Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat with the lid on.
8
When the rice is boiling, reduce the heat to low, and let the rice simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
9
Stir the rice occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
10
When the rice is soft and has the desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat.
11
Remove the chicken thighs from the oven when they are done, and carefully split open the roasting bag from the top.
12
Place the chicken thighs on plates along with the rice, and pour the chicken juices from the roasting bag into a bowl for serving.
13
Serve your chicken thighs with rice. Enjoy!
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