Description
A delicious and easy recipe for marinated grilled chicken thighs served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for enhanced flavor).
- In a medium pot, bring chicken broth to boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
- Serve sliced chicken over rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg