Dads Chicken And Rice Dinner Recipes

THE BEST CHICKEN AND RICE

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Could classic chicken and rice be one of the most beloved comfort dinners to ever hit the plate? We think so. And to blow your mind even more, this version is made in just one skillet. Here we use bone-in, skin on chicken thighs which cook up in exactly the same time as the rice to guarantee juicy chicken. A quick broil at the end creates the perfect crispy skin and gives a little crunch to the rice and vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 to 6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs (about 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium carrots (about 12 ounces), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 stalks celery (about 9 ounces), sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large shallots (about 4 ounces), finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup long-grain rice
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat the broiler. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed until the skin is golden but not too dark, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate using a metal spatula and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet.
Add the carrots, celery and shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not yet turning golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook just until you begin to smell the garlic, about 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook undisturbed until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine, then add the chicken thighs back to the pan, skin-side up. Bring the liquid to a boil then cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the lid from the pan and broil until the chicken skin is crispy and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the chives.

CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

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My family lines up seconds of this hearty main dish from my mother-in-law, Mary Lou Baumert-a great cook! In this easy tasty recipe, the chicken bakes to a beautiful golden brown.-Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/4 to 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2-1/3 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Dredge chicken in flour. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides over medium heat. , In a large bowl, combine the water, rice, milk, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. , Cover and bake until chicken juices run clear, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE

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Recipe VIDEO above. Made entirely in the oven (no stove!), the rice in this recipe is outrageously delicious! It's buttery and garlicky, tender but not mushy. The secret tip is to briefly bake onion with garlic and butter before adding the rice, liquids and chicken - it adds a great flavour base!

Provided by Nagi@RecipeTinEats

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 bone in chicken thigh fillets, peel skin OFF (, (Note 1))
1 onion (, chopped (brown, white or yellow))
2 cloves garlic (large) (, minced)
2 tbsp (30g) butter ((or olive oil))
1 1/2 cups (270g) uncooked white rice ((Note 3))
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth/stock (, hot (I microwave))
1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water (, hot (tap is fine))
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp salt
Black pepper
Oil spray
Fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
Scatter onion and garlic in a baking dish (about 10 x 15" / 25 x 35 cm), then place butter in the centre. Bake for 15 minutes (check at 12 minutes, mix if some bits are browning too much).
Meanwhile, mix together Chicken Rub. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken.
Remove baking dish from the oven. Add rice then mix.
Place chicken on rice. Then pour chicken broth and water around the chicken.
Cover with foil, then bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, spray chicken with oil (optional, gives chicken nicer finish), then bake for a further 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Stand for 5 minutes, then remove chicken and fluff up rice. Garnish with parsley or thyme if desired, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 318 g, Calories 574 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 766 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g