Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2
   Pat chicken thighs dry and season on all sides with half the salt, pepper, paprika, and dried herbs.
3. 3
   In a large oven-safe skillet or 9x13-inch baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
4. 4
   Add rinsed rice to the dish and stir to coat with the oil and aromatics. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle in remaining salt.
5. 5
   Arrange seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice, skin side up. Cover tightly with foil.
6. 6
   Bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until chicken is deeply golden and rice is tender.
7. 7
   Let rest 5 minutes. Fluff rice, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.