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Crispy chicken thighs on cheesy broccoli rice

Name: Crispy chicken thighs on cheesy broccoli rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 each skin-on chicken thighs (Source: 8 skin-on chicken thighs); 2 tablespoons olive oil (Source: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); As Needed + As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt & pepper to taste; Source seasoning: salt & pepper to taste); As Needed + As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt & pepper to taste; Source seasoning: salt & pepper to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (Source: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice); 1 each onion (finely chopped) (Source: 1 onion (finely chopped)); 2 each garlic cloves (finely chopped) (Source: 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)); 1½ cups Jasmine rice (Source: 1½ cups Jasmine rice); ½ cup white wine (Source: ½ cup white wine); 3 cups chicken stock (Source: 3 cups chicken stock); 1 head broccoli (broken into florets) (Source: 1 head broccoli (broken into florets)); 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (Source: 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese)

Crispy chicken thighs on cheesy broccoli rice is made with skin-on chicken thighs, Jasmine rice, and chicken stock.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 55 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerAmericanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

skin-on chicken thighs

In the method: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the chicken thighs then season with salt and pepper and place in the oven to bake for 30-45 minutes or until cooked through and the skin…

fresh lemon juice

In the method: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the chicken thighs then season with salt and pepper and place in the oven to bake for 30-45 minutes or until cooked through and the skin…

onion (finely chopped)

In the method: To make the rice, add a drizzle of olive oil to a medium-sized pot/deep pan (with lid) and saute the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve the chicken on top of the cheesy broccoli rice.

A little more help as you go

Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Prepare for steaming

Follow the steaming setup and texture checks described.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and pot. Start with this step: Pre-heat the oven to 200°c.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

At this stage the rice can be allowed to steam, covered, for a further 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: simply-delicious-food.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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