Chimichurri Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. canola oil; 8 boned, skinned chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs. total); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 cup long-grain rice; 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 6 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, smashed; 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. canola oil
8 boned, skinned chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons lime juice
6 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, chopped
1 large garlic clove, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

1
Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper and arrange in pan. Brown, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Drain fat and return pan to stovetop.
2
Add rice to pan and cook, stirring, until glossy, 2 minutes. Add broth, stirring to combine. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
3
Set chicken on top of rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, whirl together remaining 1/4 cup oil, the lime juice, parsley, basil, cilantro, green onions, garlic, chile flakes, 2 tbsp. water, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a blender until the consistency of salsa, about 1 minute.
5
Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir half the chimichurri into rice. Serve rice with chicken and more chimichurri.

973

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. canola oil, 8 boned, skinned chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs. total), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Chimichurri Chicken And 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.

Chimichurri Chicken And Rice

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