Spiced Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Rice Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 cup uncooked basmati rice; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds), skinned; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds), skinned
Cooking spray

1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add rice; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 3/8 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice. Stir in parsley and black pepper.
2
Preheat broiler to high.
3
Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients; stir in remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle half of spice mixture over chicken. Place chicken on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 6 minutes. Turn chicken over; sprinkle with remaining spice mixture, and broil 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken; reserve pan drippings. Let chicken stand 5 minutes. Spoon drippings over chicken; serve with rice.

589

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Thighs With Garlicky 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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Spiced Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Rice

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