Quick and Easy One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces add flavor and moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Add chicken to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat with oil and vegetables, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, return chicken to the skillet, and cover.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Add peas and lemon juice, stirring gently to combine.

Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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