By Rob and Rachel Hoelzle
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice
16 steps
Prep:10minCook:50min
Food by Maria's Oven Baked Chicken, one of our favourites
Updated at: Sat, 03 May 2025 05:54:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories803.1 kcal (40%)
Total Fat53.8 g (77%)
Carbs39.3 g (15%)
Sugars3.3 g (4%)
Protein38.6 g (77%)
Sodium2075.4 mg (104%)
Fiber1.9 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the Chicken & Marinade
6chicken thighs
bone-in, skin-on
1juice of lemon
¼ cupolive oil
1 Tbspdijon mustard
or yellow
1 Tbspdried oregano
3garlic cloves
pressed
1 ½ tspsalt
½ tsppepper
For the Rice
1 Tbspolive oil
3garlic cloves
minced
1yellow onion
small, diced
½ tspsalt
¼ tsppepper
½ tspdried oregano
1 cupbasmati rice
2 ½ cupschicken broth
Toppings
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, oregano, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Add the chicken thighs and ¼ cup of the marinade (reserve the rest). Toss to coat and let sit for 15–30 minutes.
Sear the Chicken
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 4
In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add 1–2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 5
Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
Step 6
Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Prepare the Rice
Step 7
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Step 8
Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 9
Add basmati rice and stir to coat with the oils in the pan.
Step 10
Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Combine and Bake
Step 11
Once simmering, place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice, along with any juices from the plate.
Step 12
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven.
Step 13
Bake until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F (74°C), about 30–35 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
Step 14
Remove from the oven and fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 15
Top with fresh parsley, dill, halved baby tomatoes, and cubed feta cheese.
Step 16
Drizzle the reserved marinade over the dish before serving.
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