Gordon Ramsay Chicken And Rice Recipe

This easy and delicious Chicken and Rice recipe is perfect for a quick, comforting meal. With tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice, it’s a simple, flavorful dish that comes together effortlessly. You can use common ingredients and the best part? The chicken gets a golden, crispy finish that adds an irresistible touch!

Ingredients Needed:

• 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets, peel the skin off
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 30g butter
• 270g uncooked white rice
• 375 ml chicken broth/stock, hot
• 315 ml water, hot

Chicken Rub :

• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• Black pepper

Optional garnish:

• Oil spray
• Fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped parsley

How To Make Chicken And Rice Recipe?

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Prepare the onion and garlic: Scatter the chopped onion 150g and minced garlic 6g in a baking dish 25 x 35 cm. Place the butter 30g in the center of the dish. Bake for 15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes and stirring if any pieces are browning too much.
3. Prepare the chicken rub: While the onion and garlic bake, mix 5g paprika powder, 5g dried thyme, 2g garlic powder, 2g onion powder, 5g salt, and black pepper to taste to make the chicken rub.
4. Rub the chicken: Rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken thigh fillets.
5. Add rice to the dish: After 15 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and add the uncooked white rice 270g. Mix it with the onion and garlic.
6. Add chicken and liquids: Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice. Pour the hot chicken broth 375ml and hot water 315ml around the chicken.
7. Cover and bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Finish cooking: After 30 minutes, remove the foil, spray the chicken with oil (optional, for a nicer finish), and bake for another 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
9. Rest and serve: Let the dish stand for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and fluff the rice. Garnish with parsley or thyme if desired, and serve.

Recipe Tips:

• Use hot broth and water: This helps the rice cook evenly and absorb all the flavors.
• Don’t skip the oil spray: Spraying the chicken with oil before baking helps achieve a crispy, golden finish.
• Check the rice: If the rice seems dry, add a bit more broth or water before covering it.
• Marinate the chicken: Letting the chicken sit with the rub for 30 minutes boosts the flavor.
• Let it rest: After baking, let the dish sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to settle before serving.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the Chicken and Rice cool to room temperature. Then, store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Cool the dish, then put it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Heat the chicken and rice in a pan with a little water or broth, stirring until warm.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 381 kcal
• Total Fat: 15.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 95.5 mg
• Sodium: 467 mg
• Potassium: 369.6 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 23.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.91 g
• Sugars: 1.74 g
• Protein: 35.0 g

Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Chicken Curry Recipe 
• Gordon Ramsay Rice And Sausage Recipe 
• Gordon Ramsay Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe