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southern chicken and rice recipet

Southern Chicken and Rice Recipe

This hearty dish features tender chicken pieces cooked together with fluffy long-grain white rice, creating a satisfying meal that you'll want to prepare time and time again.
With simple ingredients and easy step-by-step instructions, you can master this beloved dish in your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 large, heavy-bottomed pot
  • 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
  
  • About 8 pieces of Chicken thighs Bone-in, skinless
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups Long grain white rice
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Instructions
 
  • Begin by prepping all of the ingredients: chop the celery, dice the onion, mince the Garlic, and measure out the white rice, chicken broth, and seasonings.
    In a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
    Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste them.
  • Place the seasoned chicken pieces in the heated Dutch oven and cook them until they are brown on both sides.
    You don't need to cook them completely through at this point — just aim for a nice sear on each side.
    Once the chicken pieces are browned, remove them from the pot and set them aside for now.
    In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter.
  • Add the celery, onion, and Garlic, and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until they become tender and slightly translucent.
    Next, stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, and rice.
    Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, making sure to continuously stir the rice to prevent it from sticking or burning.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any flavorful brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
    After that step, place the browned chicken pieces back into the pot, arranging them evenly over the rice mixture.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender and cooked through.
    Once the chicken and rice are cooked, remove the pot from the heat, keeping it covered, and let it stand for 5 minutes so that the rice can fully absorb any remaining liquid.
    Finally, fluff the rice with a fork and serve your delicious Southern Chicken and Rice!
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