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Pilaf la Cuptor – Creamy Oven-Baked Rice with Chicken

A comforting, one-pan dish where tender chicken meets creamy, flavorful rice straight from the oven.

Rice:
  • 1 medium pot of rice (approx. 250–300 g)
    • Vegetables:
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1-2 carrots (grated on the fine side)
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste (or substitute with broth)
    • Liquid
  • 3 cup cold water (use the same cup used for rice)
    • Seasonings for rice:
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil (or sunflower oil)
    • Chicken:
  • 4-6 chicken thighs (upper part)
  • Salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika (or favorite spices)
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil (to help spices stick)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the rice:

    Rinse the rice in a baking tray by adding water and stirring gently. Change the water 2–3 times until it runs clear. Set aside.

  2. 2
    Add vegetables:

    • Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots.

    • Add both to the tray with the rice.

    • Stir in the tomato paste (or broth, if using).

  3. 3
    Add liquid and seasonings:

    • Measure 3 cups of cold water using the same cup from the rice. Pour into the tray.

    • Season with salt, black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil (2–3 tablespoons). Mix gently to combine.

  4. 4
    Season and arrange the chicken:

    • Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika (or spices of your choice).

    • Rub 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil onto the chicken to help spices adhere.

    • Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture in the tray.

  5. 5
    Bake:

    • Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).

    • Bake for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is golden and the water is absorbed into the rice.

  6. 6
    Serve:
      Fluff the rice slightly and serve warm directly from the tray.
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