The BEST One Pot Rice and Chicken | Oven Baked Rice and Chicken Recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken stock

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is healthier, while bouillon is cost-effective.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is nutrient-dense, while white rice is more affordable.

Marinate 1 kilogram of chicken thighs with black pepper, seasoning salt, poultry seasoning, paprika, and onion powder. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour.

Prepare other ingredients: dice red bell pepper, onions, and tomatoes. In a bowl, mix curry powder, oregano, thyme, ginger, and garlic paste.

In a hot pot, add about 1 cup of olive oil and the oil from the pan-grilled chicken.

Saute onions and tomatoes for 3 minutes, then add diced red bell pepper and saute for another 2 minutes.

Add the washed basmati rice, 2 cups of chicken broth, and the rest of the ingredients to the pot.

Place the marinated chicken on top of the rice mixture.

Cover the pot with aluminum foil and then place the lid on top. Bake at 370°F for 45 minutes.

If you do not have an oven, you can use the stovetop: cover the pot with aluminum foil and cook for about 30 minutes on medium heat.

After baking, garnish with green onion and parsley, mix everything, and serve.

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