Lemon & Garlic Tahini Chicken & Rice
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
bone in, skin on
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon
juiced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 7 garlic cloves
minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasioning
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 tbsp warm water
to thin
- 2 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 lemon
juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
more if needed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
for frying the chicken thighs
- 3 cups chicken stock
or vegetable
- 1/2 yellow onion
chopped fine
- 4 lemon peels
- 1¾ cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
Directions
- 1
Set your oven to 400 °F before getting started.
- 2
Begin by mixing your chicken marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken and mix well, smothering it all over.*Refrigerate overnight if possible, but if not, let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 3
To a large oven safe frying pan, add your olive oil to pan fry the chicken. Fry on medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 4
To the same pan, set to medium heat, add your onion, oregano, chilli flakes and lemon peels. Saute for 4-5 minutes, just until the onion begins to soften.
- 5
Add your rice and let "toast" for 1-2 minutes, scrapping all the bits from the bottom.
- 6
Turn off the heat, add your chicken stock and return your chicken thighs back into the pan.
- 7
Cover and bake in the oven for 40-55 minutes, or until rice has been cooked and chicken is done.
- 8
While your chicken is cooking, prepare your lemon tahini sauce if using.*Feel free to double the sauce recipe if you like a lot of sauce!
- 9
Once the chicken and rice are cooked remove the pan from the oven, cover with the lemon tahini sauce and enjoy right away!
Lemon & Garlic Tahini Chicken & Rice
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply flavorful yet incredibly easy weeknight meal? This One-Pan Lemon & Garlic Tahini Chicken & Rice is your answer, delivering robust flavors with minimal fuss, making it a new favorite for lemon and garlic lovers.
The genius of this dish lies in its 'one-pan' simplicity, allowing all the rich flavors of lemon, abundant garlic, and savory chicken to meld beautifully. The homemade lemon tahini dressing, a creamy blend of tahini, fresh lemon, and a touch of maple syrup, elevates the dish, coating every bite with unparalleled richness and tang, setting it apart from typical chicken and rice recipes.
Prepare for an explosion of bright, zesty lemon and aromatic garlic that permeates every component. You'll find succulent, fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs nestled alongside perfectly cooked jasmine rice, infused with chicken stock and subtle spices. The generous drizzle of creamy tahini dressing adds a decadent finish, transforming this simple meal into something truly extraordinary and incredibly flavorful. This dish strikes a wonderful balance between comforting and fresh.
While bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs offer the best flavor and juiciness, you can experiment with skinless chicken thighs for a slightly lighter option, though cooking times may vary. For a touch more heat, increase the chili flakes to your liking, or if you prefer a milder profile, omit them entirely. You can also adjust the maple syrup in the dressing to your sweetness preference, or use honey instead if that's what you have on hand for the chicken marinade.
This robust and comforting Lemon & Garlic Tahini Chicken & Rice is ideal for a busy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal, requiring minimal cleanup but delivering maximum impact. Serve it hot, straight from the pan, perhaps with a simple green salad on the side to complement its richness.