Recipe

One-Pot Chicken & Rice

Balkan-style pilav - seared chicken and rice simmered in one pot. Complete meal with minimal cleanup.

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Total time
60 minutes
Servings
4
One-Pot Chicken & Rice — finished dish

Nutrition per serving

Calories
690 kcal
Protein
29.7 g
Carbohydrates
73.3 g
Fat
30.8 g

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs (or pieces)600 g
  • Long-grain rice300 g
  • Red onion1 veća
  • Carrot2 kom
  • Garlic3 čehova
  • Tomato paste2 žlice
  • Vegetable stock600 ml
  • Sunflower oil3 žlice
  • Paprika1 žličica
  • Bay leaf2 kom
  • Salt and pepperpo ukusu

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper and paprika. Dice onion and carrot into small cubes. Mince garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down. Sear 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside on a plate.

  3. 3

    In the same pot, add onion and carrot. Sauté 5 minutes over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

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