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One-Pot Baked Chicken and Apricots with Rice

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 398

Ingredients 

  • 4 Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil Or olive oil`
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Onion Sliced
  • 1 can Apricot Halves 15 ounces, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Sage Ground
  • 1 Tablespoon Rosemary Dried
  • 1 cup Brown Rice
  • 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Low sodium

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • 12-inch Oven-Safe Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a 12-inch oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron or stainless steel), heat 1 Tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until nicely browned and crispy, 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add sliced onion and sauté until soft and just beginning to turn golden, 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add rice, apricot halves, rosemary, and sage. Stir to combine and add the orange juice and chicken stock. Nestle the chicken thighs into the mixture, skin-side facing up. Sprinkle a pinch more salt and pepper over the top of the whole skillet.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until the rice is cooked, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve over a bed of arugula or other tender greens.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Baked Chicken and Apricots with Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
398
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
114
mg
38
%
Sodium
 
261
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
478
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
125
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apricot, Brown Rice, Canned Apricot, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Chicken Thighs, Olive Oil, Onion, Orange Juice, Rice, Rosemary, Sage, Stock, Vegetable Oil