Baked Chicken Thighs With Mushroom Brown Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
• Cremini mushrooms, sliced: 12 oz (340 g)
• Brown rice: 1 cup (180 g)
• Onion, diced: 1 medium (120 g)
• Garlic, minced: 3 cloves (4 g)
• Chicken broth: 2 cups (473 ml)
• White wine (optional): 1/2 cup (118 ml)
• Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
• Dried thyme: 1 tsp (2 g)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4. Brown chicken thighs on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
6. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more.
8. Add rice and dried thyme to the skillet and stir to combine.
9. Pour in chicken broth and white wine (if using).
10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed.
11. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chicken thighs.
12. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
13. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/8 of recipe) contains approximately:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Juicy and tender chicken
• Aromatic and earthy mushrooms
• Creamy and rich brown rice
• Suitable for American taste buds

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so juicy and the rice was perfectly cooked." - Andrew
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's definitely one I'll make again." - Sarah
• "This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it." - Jessica

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for best results.
• If you don't have white wine, you can substitute with additional chicken broth.
• Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad.