There are many one-pan chicken and rice recipes out there. But there is something about spicing it up. It takes this fairly common family meal to a highly requested family meal every time. It’s delicious and it’s so easy to prepare. Once the chicken is marinated this dish is on the table in 30 minutes! So plan ahead and marinate the chicken in the morning. That’s the extent of the prep work for this recipe. It makes this a super-duper winner for families on the go. It’s amazing how something so easy to make can also taste so good. Try our Bread Pudding for dessert!
One Pan Spanish Chicken And Rice
In a small bowl combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, ground cumin, chili powder, and Italian seasoning. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice from half a lemon evenly over the chicken. Toss to coat the chicken thoroughly. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over the thighs and rub on both sides. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least one hour (or more). For a spicier version of this, you could also throw in some onion and garlic. Perhaps some bell pepper and red pepper flakes as well. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken on both sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add rice, chicken broth, juice of remaining 1/2 lemon, and remaining seasoning mix. Stir to combine. Add the chicken pieces on top of the rice and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Turn the oven broiler on and place the skillet into the oven to crisp the chicken, about 3-4 minutes. Garnish with lemon slices and diced green onions if desired. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. We like to add an additional squeeze of lemon over the rice after cooking. It gives the dish a tasty little zing and brings out more flavor. Our family loved this recipe and we are sure your family will love it as well. Check out our One Pan Chicken and Dirty Rice!
