Description
A delightful meal that brings Middle Eastern flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice, all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture, then heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the basmati rice and stir for about 1 minute to toast. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Return chicken to skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or adjust the spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg