Tomato Chicken Thigh with Rice
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Created: 2/29/2024
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
This hearty dish is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option that is packed with flavor. The juicy chicken thighs are cooked in a rich tomato sauce and served on a bed of fluffy rice. The perfect comfort food for any time of the year.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
4 chicken thighs
1 cup of uncooked rice
1 can of tomato paste
2 cups of chicken broth
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Rinse the rice in cold water and add it to a rice cooker or a cooking pot with 2 cups of chicken broth. Cook according to package instructions.
Rinse the rice in cold water and add it to a rice cooker or a cooking pot with 2 cups of chicken broth. Cook according to package instructions.
Step 3
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper into the skillet. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper into the skillet. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
Step 5
Add the can of tomato paste and 1 cup of water into the skillet, and stir together until well combined.
Add the can of tomato paste and 1 cup of water into the skillet, and stir together until well combined.
Step 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 8
Divide the cooked rice between plates and spoon the tomato chicken thighs over the rice.
Divide the cooked rice between plates and spoon the tomato chicken thighs over the rice.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh herbs or sliced avocado, and serve hot.
Garnish with fresh herbs or sliced avocado, and serve hot.