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High-Protein Chicken & Rice Power Skillet

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful, protein-packed skillet dish combining tender chicken thighs, high-protein rice, and fresh herbs for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 5 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon lemon (zest and juice)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bag high-protein Kaizen rice or 4 servings cooked rice
  • 1/3 cup bone broth
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 red onion very thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic for 1-6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook chicken skin-side down for 8 minutes, flip and cook another 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add bone broth and diced onion; simmer 4-5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and nestle chicken on top.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Make pickled onions by tossing sliced onion with lemon juice, salt, and parsley; let sit 5 minutes, then toss again.
  • Mix Greek yogurt with olive oil, lemon juice, mint, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper for the sauce.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, High-Protein, rice