Baked Orange Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Baked Orange Chicken and Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup brown basmati rice; Zest and juice of 2 navel oranges; Kosher salt; Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown and soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the onions, chicken broth, rice, 1/4 cup of the orange juice, 2 teaspoons of the orange zest, 1 tablespoon of oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a 2-quart baking dish and stir to combine.
4
Toss the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
5
Nestle the chicken into the rice mixture.
6
Cover the dish with foil and transfer it to the oven, being careful not to spill.
7
Bake for 55 minutes.
8
Remove the foil and drizzle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the orange juice.
9
Continue to bake until most of the liquid has been absorbed, the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender, about 50 minutes more.
10
Drizzle the chicken with the remaining orange juice.
11
Sprinkle the mint, pine nuts and desired amount of remaining orange zest over the dish and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup brown basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Baked Orange Chicken and Brown Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Orange Chicken and Brown Rice

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