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One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice Skillet

A simple one-pot recipe for crispy chicken thighs cooked with flavorful rice, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.

One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice Skillet

Make a delicious one-pot crispy chicken and rice skillet with tender chicken thighs and flavorful rice in just 45 minutes.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
5m
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g skinless chicken thigh
  • 75 g long grain white rice uncooked
  • 180 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 50 g yellow onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season skinless chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes without moving to get crispy skin.
  4. Flip chicken thighs and cook for another 3 minutes until browned.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  6. Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  7. Add uncooked long grain white rice to the skillet and stir to coat with oil and onion mixture.
  8. For in chicken broth and stir to combine.
  9. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, placing them on top of the rice.
  10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
  11. Simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked and chicken is fully cooked through.
  12. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
  13. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

Tips

  • Use skin-on chicken thighs for best crispiness.
  • Do not lift the lid while cooking rice to ensure proper steaming.
  • Let the dish rest after cooking to allow flavors to meld and rice to finish steaming.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed green beans
  • roasted carrots
  • simple garden salad

Enjoy this easy one-pot crispy chicken and rice skillet for a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.4
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 12
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.2

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