Description
A flavorful dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with rice, garlic, and herbs, topped with a gremolata.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small white or yellow onion, minced
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/3 cup finely chopped Italian parsley (about 1/2 bunch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 large lemon)
- 1/2 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 grind black pepper
Instructions
- Dry the chicken thighs and season with the kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder and lots of fresh ground pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken to a plate, leaving the juices in the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add the garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onions are very tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the broth, rice, dill and kosher salt, scraping the bottom of the pan to pick up all of the seasoning from the chicken.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and top with the browned chicken thighs.
- Cover with a lid and cook at a low simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the gremolata.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork, then top with the gremolata and serve warm.
Notes
- The dish can be served with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the seasonings to your preference for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg