Easy One Pan Chicken And Rice
About this recipe
This Easy One Pan Chicken and Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that brings together juicy chicken drumsticks and perfectly cooked jasmine rice in one skillet. The method is straightforward, making it accessible for anyone looking to whip up a satisfying dinner without the hassle of multiple pots and pans.
The key to this dish is the combination of seasoning and the cooking technique, which ensures that the chicken is both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors.
Ingredient notes
- Use about a third of a medium onion, as shown in the video.
- For the rice, the creator uses three bags of boil-in-bag jasmine rice, which is par boiled.
Tips from Lannie Bass’s video
- Make sure to season the chicken thoroughly with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, adobo, and paprika for maximum flavor.
- When browning the chicken, only cook it for 2 to 3 minutes on each side to achieve a golden crust without cooking it through.
- Toast the rice in the skillet after adding the onion and garlic to help it soak up those flavors before adding water.
Good to know
- How long does this dish take to prepare?
- The total time for this recipe is 45 minutes.
- What type of rice is used in this recipe?
- The recipe uses jasmine rice, specifically boil-in-bag par boiled rice.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Lannie Bass: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Season the chicken drumsticks with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, adobo, and paprika, ensuring all parts are coated.
- 2
Heat a cast iron skillet and add vegetable oil. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned, but not fully cooked.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and add chopped onion. Stir for a couple of minutes until the onion starts to soften.
- 4
Add a heaping tablespoon of garlic and stir briefly to combine without burning.
- 5
Add the jasmine rice to the skillet and toast it for a few minutes, allowing it to soak up the flavors from the onion and garlic.
- 6
Pour in 3 cups of water and season the rice with the same seasonings used for the chicken, including a chicken bouillon cube.
- 7
Let the mixture come to a simmer until the bouillon cube dissolves, then return the chicken to the pan, arranging it on top of the rice.
- 8
Cover the skillet with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 45 minutes, removing the foil for the last 10 minutes.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of chicken drumsticks is inferred as a common serving size for a family meal.
- The amount of garlic is estimated based on typical usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Lannie Bass’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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