Chicken and Rice Bake
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup peas
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix lemon juice, paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, and parsley together in a bowl; add chicken and turn to coat with the spice mixture..
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken in hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Mix rice and peas together in a 10x15-inch baking dish. Lay the chicken fillets atop the rice. Pour vegetable broth into the dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, remove foil, and continue baking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes more; rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
Add vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms or carrots to this recipe to make it even more nutritious and flavorful. You could also substitute your preferred spice mix instead of making your own, or experiment with different combinations: try turmeric, ginger and curry powder, or thyme, dried lemon zest and garlic powder.
Reviews
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Greg Jones says:
This chicken and rice bake was delicious and easy to make. I wasn't sure about putting uncooked rice in baking dish, but it turned out good. I did fry the chicken beforehand to get the nice golden brown coloring.
Queen Foodie says:
I really don't see the point of frying the chicken and then baking it so I just saluted it all the way through. Its a simple easy dish you can make just to get something yummy on the table for dinner.