Fluffy Rice with Chicken Thighs

Name: Fluffy Rice with Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 to 6 chicken thighs; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Paprika, to taste; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, sliced; 2 whole garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 2 cups boiling water; 2 bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:50min

This Fluffy Rice with Chicken Thighs is an easy one-pan dinner with juicy chicken, tender onion and carrot, warm spices, and perfectly fluffy rice. It’s simple, comforting, and full of rich homemade flavor.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:11:48 GMT