Easy One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 4 mediumBoneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1.5 cupsLong-grain white rice
• 3 cupsChicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 wholeLemon
• 2 tablespoonsOlive oil
• 3 clovesGarlic
• 1 teaspoonDried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoonDried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoonPaprika
• 1 teaspoonSalt
• 0.5 teaspoonBlack pepper
• 2 tablespoons choppedFresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   Pat the chicken thighs dry. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.25 teaspoon of dried thyme, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs. Set aside.

   ⏱ 5 min
3. 3

   Zest the entire lemon, then slice it in half and juice one half (you'll need about 2 tablespoons of juice). Mince the garlic cloves.

   ⏱ 3 min
4. 4

   In a large oven-safe skillet or 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the rinsed long-grain white rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.25 teaspoon of dried thyme, minced garlic, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything well to combine.

   ⏱ 4 min
5. 5

   Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, ensuring they are partially submerged but not fully covered by the rice. Arrange them in a single layer.

   ⏱ 1 min
6. 6

   Cover the skillet or baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.

   ⏱ 45 min
7. 7

   Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest, covered loosely, for 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam further and the chicken juices to redistribute.

   ⏱ 5 min
8. 8

   Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious one-pan meal!

   ⏱ 2 min