You’ll Never Make Chicken and Rice Any Other Way | 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.

Welcome the viewers and introduce the recipe as a one pot chicken and rice meal.

List the ingredients needed for the recipe: bell peppers, garlic puree, salt, pepper, chicken buan, chicken buan base, chopped onion, coconut milk, jasmine rice, and water.

Clean the chicken thighs and remove any excess fat, noting a mistake made in not removing enough fat.

Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and heat until hot.

Mix the seasonings (Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, cumin) together with a fork.

Generously season the chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture, ensuring to rub some under the skin.

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the chicken over to sear the other side, noting that the chicken is not fully cooked yet and is just being seared for color.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Add chopped bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add garlic puree to the skillet, stirring to avoid burning it.

Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Add 2 cups of water to the skillet, noting that chicken broth can be used instead.

Add chicken buan base to the mixture, explaining that it's optional if using chicken broth.

Cover the skillet and allow the mixture to simmer.

Add uncooked, washed jasmine rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the other ingredients.

Place the chicken back into the skillet, pressing it down into the mixture to ensure it cooks evenly.

Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low, allowing it to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Check the chicken for doneness using a thermometer, ensuring it is thoroughly cooked, especially if the thighs are larger.

Garnish the dish with fresh parsley before serving.

Conclude the video by encouraging viewers to try the recipe and subscribe.

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