Description
A one-pan meal for one featuring crispy chicken skin, caramelized lemon, and fluffy seasoned rice—all cooked together with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup long grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
1/4 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
2. Place chicken skin-side down in a cool skillet with olive oil. Turn heat to medium and sear for 5–7 minutes, until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, caramelize lemon slices for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove.
4. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes. Deglaze with a splash of broth.
5. Add rice and remaining broth. Bring to a low boil and stir.
6. Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up into the rice. Add lemon slices on top.
7. Cover and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.
8. Uncover and broil for 3–5 minutes to re-crisp the chicken skin.
9. Let rest uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep the chicken skin above the broth line for maximum crispiness.
- Broil at the end for restaurant-level texture.
- Store chicken and rice separately if making ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: crispy chicken skin, one pot chicken, caramelized lemon, rice dinner for one