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Juicy baked chicken thigh served with seasoned rice, broccoli, and fresh herbs on a plate.

Juicy baked chicken thigh served with seasoned rice & broccoli

This Juicy Baked Chicken Thigh with Seasoned Rice and Broccoli is a simple, all-in-one meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken thighs are seared for extra flavor, then baked over fluffy, seasoned rice with crisp broccoli florets. It’s a hearty, easy-to-make dish that brings comfort and rich taste to your dinner table in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken temporarily. Add rice to the same pan and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir and bring to a light simmer.
  7. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil. Scatter broccoli florets around the chicken. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  10. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C) and broccoli is tender.
  11. Rest the dish for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with lemon juice and parsley if desired.