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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 and protein-packed skillet dish combining tender chicken thighs, rice, and fresh herbs, perfect for a nutritious 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 of choice
  • 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 the 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). Sear chicken skin-side down for 8 minutes, then 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, then nestle the chicken on top.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Prepare 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

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add your favorite herbs.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Chicken, High-Protein, rice