It doesn't get any easier than a one-pan meal and this recipe is as simple as it sounds! This effortless meal pairs juicy, tangy chicken thighs with lime-infused cilantro and basmati rice. It can easily feed the entire family and is great as a meal prep idea too.
Total Time
40min
4.5
2 Ratings
Author: Dude That Cookz
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
6
Chicken Thighs
•
2
tsp
Smoked Paprika
•
2
tsp
Dried Cilantro
•
1/2
tsp
Simply Organic Onion Powder
, divided
•
2
tsp
Salt
, divided
•
2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
, divided
•
3
Limes
, juiced, zested, divided
•
1
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
2
Tbsp
Butter
•
2
Tbsp
Minced
Garlic
•
1 1/2
cups
Basmati Rice
•
1/2
cup
Finely Chopped
Fresh Cilantro
•
3
cups
Chicken Stock
Cooking Instructions
1.
Pat the Chicken (6) dry and season evenly with Smoked Paprika (2 tsp), Dried Cilantro (2 tsp), Simply Organic Onion Powder (1/4 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Pepper (1 tsp). Drizzle 1 Tbsp of Lime Juice (3) over the chicken.
2.
Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove chicken from the skillet and set to the side.
3.
Lower skillet heat to medium. Add Butter (2 Tbsp) and Garlic (2 Tbsp), stirring for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
4.
Add Basmati Rice (1 1/2 cups), 1/4 cup of lime juice, lime zest, Simply Organic Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp). Cook for 1 minute.
5.
Add Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup) and Chicken Stock (3 cups). Stir to fully immerse rice in stock. Bring ingredients to a slight boil then slightly reduce the heat to medium-low.
6.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet skin side up, cover with lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
7.
Remove from heat and allow the chicken and rice to rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
Author's Notes
After searing your chicken thighs, you may find excess liquid in the pot. You can discard or leave a little behind for added flavor.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
377
FAT
11.3 g
PROTEIN
27.9 g
CARBS
40.7 g
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