Ingredients:
5 bone in chicken thigh fillets, peel skin OFF , (Note 1)
1 onion , chopped (brown, white or yellow)
2 cloves garlic (large) , minced
2 tbsp (30g) butter (or olive oil)
1 1/2 cups (270g) uncooked white rice (Note 3)
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth/stock , hot (I microwave)
1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water , hot (tap is fine)
Chicken Rub (Note 2):
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp salt
Black pepper
Optional garnish:
Oil spray
Fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped parsley
Instructions:
-Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
-Scatter onion and garlic in a baking dish (about 10 x 15″ / 25 x 35 cm), then place butter in the centre. Bake for 15 minutes (check at 12 minutes,
-Mix if some bits are browning too much).
-Meanwhile, mix together Chicken Rub. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken.
-Remove baking dish from the oven. Add rice then mix.
-Place chicken on rice. Then pour chicken broth and water around the chicken.
-Cover with foil, then bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, spray chicken with oil (optional, gives chicken nicer finish), then bake for a further 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
-Stand for 5 minutes, then remove chicken and fluff up rice. Garnish with parsley or thyme if desired, serve and enjoy!
-Optional gravy:
-Dish is flavoured enough to serve without sauce, but if you want to take it over the top, make this quick Gravy in 4 minutes flat