Name: Baked Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs (bone-in or out); 1 15 oz canned coconut milk; 1 tbsp olive oil; 5 limes juiced; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garam masala (optional); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp salt and pepper; 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked; 1/2 cup red lentil; 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 inch fresh ginger optional; 1.5 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock (i use my homemade bone broth); 1.25 cups boiled water; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Description

Baked Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in coconut milk and spices, served with fluffy basmati rice. Perfect for a delightful family dinner!

Ingredients

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6 chicken thighs (bone-in or out)
1 15 oz canned coconut milk
1 tbsp olive oil
5 limes juiced
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp garam masala (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1/2 cup red lentil
1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 inch fresh ginger optional
1.5 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock (i use my homemade bone broth)
1.25 cups boiled water
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garam masala, garlic powder, ground ginger, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they're well coated. Cover the bowl and let marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator to enhance the flavor.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large baking dish, combine the uncooked basmati rice, red lentils, and rinsed chickpeas.
Pour the marinated chicken and all the marinade over the rice mixture.
Gently stir in the hot vegetable or chicken stock and boiled water. Make sure the rice is submerged in the liquid.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate overnight for the best flavor.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the dish before baking.
Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg