One Pot Chicken and Rice (Asian Inspired)

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One Pot Chicken and Rice (Asian Inspired)

This Asian inspired one pot chicken and rice is super simple to make but packed full of flavor. Seasoned with fish sauce, soy sauce, and a variety of spices, this flavor packed dish makes the perfect weeknight dinner.

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Total

45 min

Serves

3

Instructions

  1. 01

    Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Set aside to dry.

  2. 02

    Combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade in a bowl. Mix and coat the chicken with the marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes or longer for more flavor.

  3. 03

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot. Sear the chicken on both sides and set aside. Set aside leftover marinade.

  4. 04

    In the same pot, add 1/2 the yellow onion and 3 cloves of garlic to the pot and cook until the onions become translucent (~30 seconds).

  5. 05

    Add the rice from step 1 and saute for 1-2 minutes.

  6. 06

    Add the 4 Roma tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  7. 07

    Lastly, add 1 tbsp of ketchup, 1 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 can of chicken broth, and the rest of the chicken marinade from step 3. Stir and bring to a simmer.

  8. 08

    Add back the chicken thighs and let it cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken and rice are cooked through.

Nutrition

per serving · 1 bowl

Calories
1039
Protein
58g
Carbs
73g
Fat
56g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
6g
Sat. fat
14g
Sodium
2059mg
Cholesterol
298mg

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