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No Peek Chicken and Rice

No Peek Chicken and Rice
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No Peek Chicken and Rice is a comforting, one-pot meal featuring tender bone-in chicken and fluffy rice cooked together without stirring, allowing flavors to meld perfectly. This effortless recipe is ideal for busy nights, producing a rich and flavorful dish with minimal hands-on time and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs or breasts

Rice

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain or basmati rice

Liquids

  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth

Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Fat

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (or your choice of herbs like paprika or parsley)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and your chosen spices to ensure a flavorful crust and well-seasoned meat.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large, oven-safe pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until crisp and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onions and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes, scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom for extra flavor.
  4. Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the uncooked rice to coat it well with the oil and aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return Chicken and Seal the Pot: Nestle the browned chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture. Cover the pot tightly with a lid to lock in moisture and heat.
  6. Cook Without Peeking: Place the pot in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to allow steaming and proper texture development.
  7. Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the pot rest off the heat for 5 minutes before uncovering to let the juices settle, enhancing flavor and moisture.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for juicier meat and deeper flavor.
  • Do not skip browning the chicken to develop a golden crust and enhanced taste.
  • Cover tightly with a snug lid or foil to trap steam effectively.
  • Avoid peeking during baking to maintain steam and texture.
  • Let the dish rest before serving to improve flavor and moisture.

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Keywords: one-pot meal, chicken and rice, no peek recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten free

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