Best Chicken and Rice (One Pan)

Name: Best Chicken and Rice (One Pan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 5 chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lemons; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 cups baby spinach; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; chopped parsley; Lemon zest or slices

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
423 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Best Chicken and Rice (One Pan)

Heather Dixon

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Chicken and rice is an easy, one pan recipe that shines with bright Mediterranean flavors and juicy chicken thighs. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken

5 chicken thighs skin-on and bone-in
2 tablespoons olive oil

Marinade

2 lemons juiced and zested (approx 1/4 cup of juice)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Rice

1 yellow onion diced
2 cups baby spinach lightly packed and roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
chopped parsley for garnish
Lemon zest or slices for garnish

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

Add all of the marinade ingredients to a bowl and stir together.
Place chicken thighs in a glass dish, pour marinade over the chicken, and turn each piece to coat. Cover dish and marinate chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.

Cook the Chicken and Rice

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reserve the leftover marinade as you'll add that back in later.
Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes. Remove chicken thighs from skillet and set aside.
Use your tongs to scrape and remove any browned bits, and bunch up a couple of paper towels to soak up some fat from the pan, but not all. Reserve a little bit of grease to cook the onions.
Add the diced onions and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until they start to become translucent.
Add the chopped spinach, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and reserved marinade. Stir for another 30 seconds or until the spinach starts to wilt.
Add the rice to the skillet, and stir well to coat the rice with the oil.
Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and stir well. Bring this to a simmer on the stove.
Arrange chicken thighs on top of the rice, then cover the skillet and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the lid, return the skillet to the oven, and bake until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 10 minutes more.
Let the chicken and rice rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The rice will look really dark as the spinach and onions rise to the surface. Just fluff the rice up with a fork to mix everything back together before serving.
Top with chopped parsley and grilled lemon slices or fresh lemon zest.

Notes

To store: You can store any leftover chicken in the refrigerator in a covered container for 3-4 days.
To freeze: Place leftovers in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer up to 2 months.
For reheating: Microwave the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes. If you want to crisp up the skin, run the chicken under a broiler for a couple of minutes. Just watch it carefully to make sure it doesn’t burn.
One of my favorite oven-safe pans is this Staub braiser pan. It's so versatile and worth the investment!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 725mg (30%) Potassium 509mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1213IU (24%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	423kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	114mg	38%
Sodium	725mg	30%
Potassium	509mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1213IU	24%
Vitamin C	29mg	32%
Calcium	65mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%