Paprika Chicken & Rice Bake

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Poultry

Ingredients

5 chicken thighs

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

½ cup red onion, diced

1 cup long grain rice

1 ½ cups chicken broth

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 dash turmeric

Optional - vegetables (medley, green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).

In a large bowl, evenly season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.

On high, heat olive oil in a oven-proof pot and place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the hot oil.

Cook 3-6 minutes, until the thighs develop brown crispy skin, then flip them over.

Cook an additional 3-6 minutes to brown the other side, then remove them from the pot.

Add the garlic and onions to the pot, and cook until the onions are transparent.

Pour the rice and chicken broth into the pot and season with salt, pepper & turmeric. Stir well, bringing to a boil.

Optional - stir in vegetables (medley, green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.)

Add the chicken thighs back into the pot, skin-side up, on top of the rice, bring back to a boil.

Cover with a lid, then bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.

Notes

NOTE: For a crispy skin, remove the chicken and broil it separately afterward

Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories 536
Fat 20g
Carbs 47g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 3g
Protein 36g