Golden Chicken with Veggie Rice 

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric (for color)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Veggie Rice

• 1½ cups long-grain rice, rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup frozen peas or corn
• 3 cups chicken broth (hot)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Season the Chicken

In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Rub the mixture generously over the chicken pieces and set aside.

3. Prepare the Rice Base

In a large baking tray or oven-safe dish:

• Add olive oil, onion, carrot, bell pepper, and peas
• Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper
• Pour in the hot chicken broth and mix well

4. Assemble

Place the seasoned chicken pieces skin-side up on top of the rice mixture.

5. Bake

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is golden and the rice is tender.

6. Rest & Serve

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Fluff the rice and serve straight from the tray.