One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice

Name: One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.2kg bone-in chicken thigh cutlets, skin on (5-6 chicken thigh cutlets); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme or Italian herb mix); 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cups white rice (jasmine or basmati); 3 cups chicken stock; Fresh coriander or parsley, roughly chopped to serve (optional); 3 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced thinly; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 3 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:45min

Perfectly cooked, juicy chicken and fluffy, garlicky tomato rice all in the one pan? Yes, it is absolutely possible! This One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice is so simple and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights. I make it at least once every two weeks because of how very little effort it requires. One pan + minimal washing up = victory! The chicken is marinated in a medley of simple spices before being seared until golden and added back to the pan with uncooked rice and stock. It cooks, covered, for 45 minutes, the rice soaks up all of the delicious flavours and the chicken is juicy and tender every single time. A simple side of cucumber salad with a sour cream dressing accompanies it beautifully, but this meal works well served with any vegetables you like (steamed greens or a simple green salad always work a treat).

Updated at: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:36:51 GMT