Description
A simple, complete dinner featuring chicken baked atop seasoned rice in a single pan for easy cleanup and vibrant Portuguese flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric or saffron threads
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken skin with half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, smoked paprika, turmeric, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the chicken broth over the rice mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the rice mixture. Distribute the green olives around the rice. Place the lemon slices on top of the chicken or around the edges.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). The rice should be tender and the liquid absorbed.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving directly from the pan.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, place the baking dish on the lowest rack in the oven for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of Piri Piri seasoning to the rice mixture.
- Do not stir the rice once the chicken is placed on top, as this prevents the top layer from crisping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh and 1 cup rice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 120