🍗 Oven Baked Chicken and Rice 🍚

Quick to prepare, delightful to devour! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy family gathering.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Spread the uncooked rice evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour the chicken broth and water into the saucepan, bring to a simmer.
5. Pour the broth mixture over the rice in the baking dish.
6. Season the chicken thighs with paprika, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place them skin-side up on top of the rice.
7. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: Approx. 500 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Proteins: 25g
- Fats: 20g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For a crispier chicken skin, broil for the last 3-5 minutes of cooking.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for a complete meal in one dish.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒

- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 50 minutes
- Serving: 4