By Franco Namani
Easy Braised Chicken & Rice
7 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
In most countries, rice and chicken are the favorite meal for many. But this simple, comforting, and delicious recipe for chicken thighs, cooked with fragrant fluffy rice, will be a winner and your family will enjoy it.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:11:41 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
60
Moderate
Glycemic Load
57
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories816.4 kcal (41%)
Total Fat32 g (46%)
Carbs93.7 g (36%)
Sugars5.7 g (6%)
Protein34.8 g (70%)
Sodium840.3 mg (42%)
Fiber1.2 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Put the chicken thighs into a bowl, add the lemon juice, 1/2 tsp 7 spices, 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder and salt, stir well to coat, set aside.
Step 2
Rinse the rice several times in cold water, until the water runs clear.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large ovenproof saucepan over a medium high heat on the stove, add the chicken thighs and cook each side for 5-7 minutes or until browned on each side, remove the chicken from the saucepan and set aside. (The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked yet).
Step 4
In the same saucepan heat another tbsp of oil in a large ovenproof saucepan over a medium low heat, add the onion, cover and cook for 5 minutes until softened, add the garlic and ginger & cook until fragrant about a minute.
Step 5
Stir in the rice along with the chicken stock, the rest of the spices, bay leaves, cardamom & cook for a minute, carefully add the chicken back into the saucepan, (keep chicken skin side up), taste, adjust the salt, cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is almost absorbed.
Step 6
Optional Step: Preheat the broiler, remove the lid from the saucepan and broil until the chicken skin is crispy and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 7
Garnish with chopped parsley then serve immediately.
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