---
title: "Smoky Chicken Thighs with Yellow Rice"
servings: 4
source:
  name: "HelloFresh"
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smoky-chicken-thighs-with-yellow-rice-65de51bfd860e00c933db1e7"
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens: []
tags:
  - New
  - Protein Smart
  - Calorie Smart
  - Easy
  - Quick Prep
  - Easy Cleanup
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 2
source_chef: "Recipe Development Team"
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Some found it bland; others loved the smoked paprika and turmeric. Pickled onions added a bright, tangy pop.
  - theme: Texture
    text: If the rice ever comes out crunchy when adding or reheating, add a bit more water or cook it a little longer.
nutrition:
  calories: 620
  protein: 36
  fat: 11
  saturated fat: 2
  carbohydrates: 48
  sugar: 10
  fiber: 7
  cholesterol: 125
  sodium: 740
  potassium: 470
  calcium: 80
  iron: 2.9
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Chicken%20Thighs/smoky-chicken-thighs-with-yellow-rice.avif"
---
Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tsp} in a #small pot{} over medium heat. Add @turmeric{1%tbsp} (all turmeric for 4 servings) and @smoked paprika{2%tsp} (rest later); keep cooking and stirring until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Add @rice{1.5%cup}, @chicken stock concentrate{6%unit}, @water{1¼%cup} @salt{} (a pinch), and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15-20%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready in Step 5.

Wash and dry all produce. Cut @red onion{1%unit} in half and very thinly slice one half (whole onion if 4 servings). Halve @lemon{1%unit}. Dice @tomato{1%unit} into pieces about 1/2 inch. Peel and mince (or grate) @garlic{2%clove}. Pick @cilantro{} leaves from stems.

In a #small microwave-safe bowl{}, mix sliced onion, @sugar{1%tsp} (1%tsp for 4), juice from half the lemon (juice from whole lemon for 4), and a pinch of salt. Cover with #plastic wrap{} and microwave until onion is softened, ~{30-60%seconds}. Set aside.

Open @chicken{} and drain any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken in an even layer; season with @smoked paprika{} and @black pepper{}. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, ~{2-3%minutes}. Add @tomato{} and @garlic{}; cook until chicken is cooked through and tomato starts turning soft, another ~{3-5%minutes}.

Fluffy with a fork. Add to the pan with @rice{} and @peas{}; stir. Season with @salt{} if desired.

Divide between bowls. Top with @cilantro{}, and as much @pickled onion{} as you like (drain first). Serve. Chicken is safely cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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