One Pot Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our One Pot Chicken and Rice, a dish so satisfying you might just want it on repeat! Featuring succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vibrant veggies, this all-in-one wonder is not only a breeze to prepare but also perfect for your weekly meal prep. With a sprinkle of spices and a dash of love, you'll have a delightful meal that warms your soul!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- garlic
- onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- drumsticks and some chicken thighs
- chicken broth (1.2 L)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- avocado oil
- 2 and a half cups of rice (600 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- Cajun seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- nature seasoning
- Earth seasoning, nature seasoning
- smoked paprika
- turmeric (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion in the middle.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a large pot and add the chicken drumsticks and thighs, seasoning with Earth seasoning, nature seasoning, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Cook the chicken for three minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from the pot.
- 4
Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for about four to five minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add more smoked paprika, turmeric, nature seasoning, and Italian seasoning.
- 6
Stir in 2 and a half cups of rice, toasting it slightly.
- 7
Add double the amount of chicken broth (5 cups) and mix well.
- 8
Nestle the chicken back into the pot, cover, and set a timer for 35 minutes.
- 9
After 35 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for another 10-15 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast the rice in the rendered chicken fat for 2-3 minutes until edges turn translucent - this creates a protective starch barrier that prevents mushy grains and adds nutty flavor through Maillard reactions.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 liquid-to-rice ratio (5 cups broth to 2.5 cups rice) and maintain gentle heat at 180-190°F after initial boil to ensure even absorption without scorching the bottom layer.technique2:1 ratio, 180-190°F
- ✓Nestle chicken pieces skin-side up so steam doesn't make the skin soggy while the meat's collagen converts to gelatin at 160°F internal temperature, enriching the rice below.technique160°F internal
- ✓Let the pot rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking so residual steam finishes cooking any firm grains and allows moisture to redistribute evenly throughout.timing10 minutes
- ✓Brown chicken for exactly 3 minutes per side to develop fond without overcooking - this creates 300+ flavor compounds that will deglaze into the rice cooking liquid.timing3 minutes per side
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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One Pot Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our One Pot Chicken and Rice, a dish so satisfying you might just want it on repeat! Featuring succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vibrant veggies, this all-in-one wonder is not only a breeze to prepare but also perfect for your weekly meal prep. With a sprinkle of spices and a dash of love, you'll have a delightful meal that warms your soul!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- garlic
- onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- drumsticks and some chicken thighs
- chicken broth (1.2 L)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- avocado oil
- 2 and a half cups of rice (600 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- Cajun seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- nature seasoning
- Earth seasoning, nature seasoning
- smoked paprika
- turmeric (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion in the middle.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a large pot and add the chicken drumsticks and thighs, seasoning with Earth seasoning, nature seasoning, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Cook the chicken for three minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from the pot.
- 4
Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for about four to five minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add more smoked paprika, turmeric, nature seasoning, and Italian seasoning.
- 6
Stir in 2 and a half cups of rice, toasting it slightly.
- 7
Add double the amount of chicken broth (5 cups) and mix well.
- 8
Nestle the chicken back into the pot, cover, and set a timer for 35 minutes.
- 9
After 35 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for another 10-15 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast the rice in the rendered chicken fat for 2-3 minutes until edges turn translucent - this creates a protective starch barrier that prevents mushy grains and adds nutty flavor through Maillard reactions.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 liquid-to-rice ratio (5 cups broth to 2.5 cups rice) and maintain gentle heat at 180-190°F after initial boil to ensure even absorption without scorching the bottom layer.technique2:1 ratio, 180-190°F
- ✓Nestle chicken pieces skin-side up so steam doesn't make the skin soggy while the meat's collagen converts to gelatin at 160°F internal temperature, enriching the rice below.technique160°F internal
- ✓Let the pot rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking so residual steam finishes cooking any firm grains and allows moisture to redistribute evenly throughout.timing10 minutes
- ✓Brown chicken for exactly 3 minutes per side to develop fond without overcooking - this creates 300+ flavor compounds that will deglaze into the rice cooking liquid.timing3 minutes per side