Crispy Chicken & Rice Skillet
Chicken thighs sear until golden, then rice cooks directly in the pan with chicken broth and aromatics—all in one skillet in under 25 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Step 2
Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, ~45 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in rice and stir to coat, about 1 minute. Add broth and return chicken to the pan.
Step 5
Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
Step 6
Squeeze lemon juice over top. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet with a lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
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