Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

A straightforward chicken dish where the baked rice perfectly absorbs the rich flavors of chicken, butter, and pepper, making it a universally appealing combination.

The recipe's author mentions that this dish is known as "Bulgarian style rice," as rice in Bulgaria is traditionally prepared in the oven.

Ingredients

Chicken meat
1 kg
use any chicken pieces you prefer
Rice
1 cup
   
Butter
1 tbsp
   
Salt
1 tbsp
   
Ground black pepper
0.25 tsp
   
White onion
1 piece
   

Step by step

Step 1

Wash the chicken thoroughly and cook it for 20 minutes in at least 3 glasses of water. When boiling starts, skim off the foam and lower the heat.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 1
Step 2

In the meantime, wash the rice well and let it drain.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 2
Step 3

Place the oven tray on the stove and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

! If your tray isn't stove-friendly, start in a pan and transfer the rice mixture to the oven tray later.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 3
Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion to the melted butter and sauté until softened.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 4
Step 5

Add the rice, stirring occasionally, and cook until the grains become slightly translucent.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 5
Step 6

Pour 3 cups of the chicken broth over the rice, adding salt, and mix well. Turn off the stove. 

! If using a pan, transfer the mixture to an oven tray.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 6
Step 7

Arrange the boiled chicken pieces on top, cover the tray with a lid or foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 200-250°C for 45 minutes.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 7
Step 8

In the last 10 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle ground pepper, and return to the oven.

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 8
Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this deliciously simple dish.

 Bon appétit!

Savory Oven Baked Chicken and Rice - Step 9
Quantity: 2 kg (5-6 servings)
Prep time: 45 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 45 min
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