Chicken Over Rice Pilaf Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and diced carrot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the Rice Pilaf

   Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil and vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   Combine and Serve

   Return the browned chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through. Discard the bay leaf, and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.