Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 1/4 cup + 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBSP dried basil leaves
  • 1 TBSP dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in + skin-on)
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 cup dry rice
  • 1/2-1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 TBSP butter or olive oil

Instruction

  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • In a ziploc bag, combine marinade and chicken thighs and shake to coat. Marinate (in the fridge) anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 day (see note below) - the longer it sits the better the flavor!
  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator and allow to rest.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spritz/drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Use tongs (or a fork!) to remove the chicken from the bag/marinade and arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes (depending on oven temperament; cook thighs to an internal temp of 165 degrees F) then switch oven setting to broil for a few minutes, until skin is golden and crispy. This will take around 2-4 minutes max.
  • While the chicken roasts, cook your rice. They'll be done around the same time, woot!
  • Bring a pot of water or broth to boil, then add your rice, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt. Stir, then reduce heat to low/simmer and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • I left a range for the rice seasoning to get you started. I added the larger amount of each but decided to give a range so you can season to taste. Start with a little and then add more, tasting as you go. The turmeric lends fantastic color, a mild flavor, and great health benefits while the garlic powder and salt punch the flavor up a bit. It's a hit with my entire family!
  • Once your rice is cooked, fluff with a fork then add a little butter and any additional seasoning to taste.
  • Serve chicken and rice alongside your favorite salad and enjoy!