Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs and Rice

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups chicken stock

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Rub seasoning mixture on both sides of each chicken thigh.
3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Add rice and chicken stock to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove lid and transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
6. Remove skillet from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Lemon pepper seasoning is a combination of black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
• Chicken thighs are a great source of protein and are very flavorful.
• White rice is a great side dish for this recipe as it absorbs the flavors of the lemon pepper seasoning.