Have you ever tried out making all of your dishes in one pot? Sounds interesting, right? Well, you would be beside yourself with joy when we tell you it’s possible and pretty simple too. Nothing should spark more happiness when you have fewer dishes to clean after a meal. Healthy and delicious meals can co-exist together, and the one-pot chicken thighs and rice recipe would be the perfect specimen for it.
Today we will share how to make one-pot chicken thighs and rice and one other variation with proper directions and ingredients. If you can correctly follow our instructions for the next 60 minutes, you can enjoy this meal today with your family. Your kids might crave more in the future. So, let’s jump right into the recipe!
How to Make the One Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice?
Having a meal should not always be gruesome, and it can also be fulfilling and pleasant. One-pot chicken thigh and rice is exactly what it sounds like. Yes, that’s right, you can put all of the ingredients in one pot and have a bit of time for yourself. So, let’s list down the elements to get started.
Ingredients for the Chicken:
- Chicken thighs or legs (You can use four legs or three large thighs depending on the space of the pot)
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 tsp of old bay seasonings
- 1 tsp of creole seasoning
- ¼ cup of oil
Ingredients for the Rice:
- 2 cups rinsed rice
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 Maggie cube
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp 7 spices
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Vegeta seasoning
- Toasted almonds
- Fresh parsley
Directions:
- Mix all the spices in a clean bowl and add the chicken. Cover the chicken with herbs and rub. Make sure it’s all coated, and marinate them for a couple of hours if you have time. If you don’t, then let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Start frying the chicken by adding oil to a large pot. Let each of the chicken sides fry for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden, and then keep it aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and parsley. Sauté it in the same oil where you fried the chicken.
- Now add butter, Vegeta seasoning, Maggie cube, 7 spices, and black pepper and mix them. Add the 2 cups of rice and make sure everything is combined well.
- Put the fried chickens on top of the rice.
- Add 4 cups of hot water and cook on high heat uncovered.
- Once all the water has been absorbed, cover the pot with a lid. Turn the heat down to low, and sit for more than 30 minutes.
- Put in garnish with fresh parsley and toasted almonds in the one-pot chicken thighs and rice.
How to Make the Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice?
All in one pot yet with a Middle Eastern twist. It has more veggies and herbs in it. If you want to try out a new variation, this could be the one. You can also call this dish the one-pot Arabic chicken and rice.
Tips to Master One Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice
- One-pot chicken thighs and rice is the perfect dish to make if you are running short on time. But it requires at least an hour to make if you don’t let the chicken marinate for long. Marinate the chicken in the morning the day you are cooking which gives it adequate time.
- Use rice like Basmati or Jasmin as they cook faster than brown rice.
- Use chicken with the skin for extra flavor.
FAQ
Making the 7 spices at home does not take much time. It’s rather quite simple. All you need is:
1. Allspice (the ground powder of the dried berry of a variety of myrtle tree called pimento dioica, not a blend of spices, and it may seem like the peppercorn)
2. Black pepper
3. Cinnamon
4. Ground cloves
5. Coriander
6. Cumin
7. Nutmeg
First, measure these ingredients and then mix them well until they are well combined. Store the mixture in a dry and cool place to use for up to 6 months.
If you have leftovers, put that in an airtight container in your fridge. It will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. The rice does not freeze well, so freezing it is not recommended.
That was the one-pot chicken thighs and rice recipe. We have provided both the traditional and Middle Eastern variations so that you can play around and experiment with each dish. Try this meal and surprise your kids. You might even end up seeing them want more. The rice is seasoned adequately with spices and the chicken has all the flavorsome juices in it. It is pretty easy to make and doesn’t need much time for preparation. One-pot chicken thighs and rice both save your time and is nutritional as well. It is definitely a win-win! Make this dish a staple at your home.
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One Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Chicken:
- 3-4 Chicken thighs or legs (You can use four legs or three large thighs depending on the space of the pot)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp old bay seasonings
- 1 tsp creole seasoning
- 1/2 cup oil
Ingredients for the Rice:
- 2 cups long grain rinsed rice
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 Maggie cube
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp 7 spices
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp Vegeta seasoning
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Toasted almonds
- 2 tbsp. Fresh parsley
Instructions
Directions (chicken):
- Get a clean and moisture-free bowl for mixing the spices. If you want to use your hands for mixing the spices, you should wear gloves, otherwise, your skin might get burned. However, using a spatula will be better.
- Make sure that the meat is defrosted. If not, then get a bowl of cold water and submerge the meat in it. It will take a maximum of 30 minutes, or you can use lukewarm water too.
- Now add all the spices you need for the chicken in the clean bowl and mix them evenly.
- Now add all the spices you need for the chicken in the clean bowl and mix them evenly.
- You have to ensure that all the spices are coated with the meat equally.
- Take a large pot depending on how much rice you want to cook.
- Add a sufficient amount of oil to that pot.
- Put the meat skin down in the pot and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- When you see the meat turning into a brownish color, which indicates that frying is done, take out the meat and set it aside.
Directions (Rice):
- Using the same pot, add the finely chopped onions, garlic, and parsley. Now sauté for a couple of minutes until they are well combined.
- Gradually add butter, Vegeta seasoning, Maggie cube, 7 spices, and black pepper. Make sure to mix them well.
- Now add rice to it and sauté. Try to combine everything evenly.
- After mixing everything, add the cooked chicken on top of the rice.
- Boil 4 cups of water previously on another stove and after that, pour it on the rice pot.
- Now cook the rice and meat on high heat but do not cover them.
- Once the water has been absorbed, cover the pot with the lid and turn the heat down to a low.
- Cook for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with toasted almonds and parsley.
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