Description
A flavorful one-pot Portuguese Chicken and Rice recipe featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs, aromatic rice, and a blend of spices for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg / 2.4 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6 to 8 pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/4 tsp salt, separated
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Chicken Marinade:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (fan-forced).
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and capsicum until softened.
- Add paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add uncooked rice and stir to coat in the spices for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Place chicken on top of the rice, skin-side up. Cover with a lid or foil.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for a further 10 minutes to crisp the chicken skin.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Marinating overnight will enhance the flavor greatly.
- Use long grain rice for best results; avoid risotto or short-grain rice.
- Adjust cayenne to your spice tolerance.
- Can be made with boneless thighs, but reduce cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour marination)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
