Chicken Rice and Veggies

Chicken rice and veggies is a perfect meal for any day of the week. Just like we all like it, quick and easy. In our busy lives, we are always looking for something quick, easy, and nutritious; one can never have enough recipes for quick and easy meals.

What Ingredients Do I Need For Chicken Rice and Veggies?

Chicken thighs
Soy sauce
Honey
Garlic cloves
Hoisin sauce
Rice vinegar
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Onion
Chicken broth
White rice
Mixed vegetables
Green onions

How Do I Make Chicken Rice and Veggies?

Wash and pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
In a a bowl, put soy sauce, honey, garlic, hoisin sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed.
Place chicken in the bowl one piece at a time and coat chicken with mixture.
In a cast iron pan or skillet, over medium heat, place the oil and then chicken, add any leftover sauce. Sear on both sides, allowing the chicken to become golden brown. Then place chicken on a plate.
Add the onion in the skillet, to the remaining sauce. Saute.
Add chicken broth and then the rice, stir to flavor the rice.
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the chicken on top and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Add the vegetables, mixing in with the rice. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Uncover.
Put the oven on broil and broil on high for 6 – 10 minutes depending on your broiler. When chicken is golden brown, it is finished.
Garnish with dried parsley or green onions.

Do I Have to Use Frozen Vegetables in Chicken Rice and Veggies?

No, you could use fresh vegetables or canned vegetables, but you would have to adjust the cook time depending on what you use.

Chicken Rice and Veggies

Oh wow, doesn’t this Chicken rice and veggies just look so good! I can’t wait to take a big bite out of that piece of chicken. Also, I used a mixture of a lot of different vegetables, but you can use whatever vegetables that you like.

And the house smells so good. Mmmm I love the the rice mixed with the veggies. I hope that you will try this skillet meal and that your family will be so impressed with the fabulous meal that it is. Enjoy!

Chicken Rice and Veggies

Chicken rice and veggies is a moist and delicious dinner for your loved ones. You can make dinner in just one pan. Simple and easy.

Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, (bone in and skin on)
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 Tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 1/2 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce
2 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper (can use more if you like)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup mixed vegetables (thawed)
Chopped fresh green onions
Instructions
Wash and pat chicken dry with a paper towel. In a a bowl, put soy sauce, honey, garlic, hoisin sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed. Place chicken in the bowl one piece at a time and coat chicken with mixture.
In a 10″-12″ inch cast iron pan or skillet, over medium heat, place the oil and then chicken, add any leftover sauce. Sear on both sides, allowing the chicken to become golden brown, (3-4 minutes on each side). Then place chicken on a plate.
Add the onion in the skillet, to the remaining sauce. If it looks a little dry, add a little more oil. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and then the rice, stir to flavor the rice.
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the chicken on top and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Add the vegetables, mixing in with the rice. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Uncover.
Put the oven on broil and broil on high for 6-10 minutes depending on your broiler. Mine took about 8 minutes. When chicken is golden brown, it is finished.
Garnish with dried parsley or green onions.