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I'm going to show you how to make a really simple, easy, delicious, and healthy chicken and rice recipe.
Learn a simple, healthy one-pot chicken and rice recipe perfect for easy meal prep and cleanup.
Key Takeaways
- One-pot cooking makes meal prep and cleanup easy.
- Adjust cooking times and liquid amounts based on chicken type and rice variety.
- Toasting rice before simmering enhances flavor and texture.
- Shredding chicken and mixing it back in ensures even distribution.
- Simple ingredients and spices can be customized to taste.
Summary
- This video demonstrates a one-pot chicken and rice recipe that is simple, healthy, and delicious.
- Uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs but suggests alternatives with adjusted cooking times.
- Long-grain white rice is used, with options for brown rice or other types by adjusting liquid amounts.
- Key ingredients include chicken broth, onion, garlic, and spices like salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Chicken thighs are seasoned and seared in olive oil before cooking the rice with onion and garlic.
- Rice is toasted briefly before adding chicken broth and simmering until fully cooked.
- Chicken is shredded while the rice cooks, then combined back into the pot.
- The dish is garnished with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.
- The recipe is ideal for meal prep due to its simplicity and one-pot method, reducing cleanup.
- The video encourages customization of spices and ingredients based on personal preference.
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This is a one-pot recipe, so it's really easy to clean up, and it's perfect for meal prep.
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So let's get started.
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First, you're going to need some chicken thighs.
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I'm using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but you can use bone-in, skin-on if you prefer.
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Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
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Next, you're going to need some rice.
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I'm using long-grain white rice, but you can use brown rice or any other type of rice you like.
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Just make sure to adjust the liquid amount accordingly.
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You're also going to need some chicken broth, some onion, some garlic, and some spices.
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For the spices, I'm using salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
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But feel free to use any spices you like.
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First, you're going to season your chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
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Make sure to rub the spices all over the chicken.
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Next, you're going to heat some olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the pot and sear them for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
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In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until softened.
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Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
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Next, add the rice to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
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Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted.
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
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Once it's boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
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While the rice is cooking, you can shred the chicken.
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Once the rice is cooked, add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir to combine.
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Garnish with some fresh parsley, if desired.
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And that's it.
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A delicious and healthy one-pot chicken and rice recipe that's perfect for any night of the week.
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Enjoy.
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