Description
A heartwarming dish of chicken thighs and jasmine rice, infused with comforting flavors, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups high-quality chicken stock
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned chicken thighs.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked; remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic, ginger, chopped onion, and diced bell pepper to the same pan; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add jasmine rice, stirring to absorb the flavors, then pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Fluff rice gently with a fork, mix in the chicken, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable stock. Customize with spices for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: comfort food, chicken recipe, one pot meal, family meal, easy dinner