Description
Indulge in a delicious Creamy Paprika Chicken recipe served with Garlic Butter Potatoes and Fluffy Rice. Learn how to make this mouthwatering dish today!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sweet paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 boneless chicken thighs (skin on or off, skin-on pictured) (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly minced garlic
- 1 cup (200 g) jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken stock
- Fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish (optional )
- Mixed leaf salad
Instructions
- Mix together the salt flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and olive oil in a shallow dish. Place the chicken thighs in the mixture and coat them thoroughly using tongs or your hands.
- Warm a large, deep, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6–8 minutes, flipping once midway, until it turns golden brown. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it on a plate. If you wish, you can remove any extra fat from the pan, especially if you used chicken with skin, although keeping it can enhance the flavor.
- Pour the water into the pan to deglaze it, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Stir and cook them for 1–2 minutes until they release their aroma.
- Incorporate the rice and chicken stock into the pan, stir, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once it reaches a simmer, lower the heat and place the chicken back into the pan, ensuring the skin side is up if using skin-on thighs.
- Cover the pan and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- After the cooking time, take the pan off the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired, and serve with a side of mixed leaf salad.
Notes
- Consider marinating the chicken thighs in the spice mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving for a touch of brightness.
- Experiment with Basmati or brown rice for a unique twist, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra spice.
