Description
A flavorful and fuss-free one-pan chicken and garlic rice recipe that delivers a comforting, family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice cooked together in one skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Chopped parsley, to serve (optional)
- Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, stir, cover again, and cook for another 5-10 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in lemon juice and fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken breast if preferred, though thighs offer more flavor.
- Add frozen peas or spinach for a veggie boost.
- Use pre-cooked rice to speed things up; reduce stock accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
