Description
This one-pan Lemon & Garlic Tahini Chicken & Rice is a vibrant and comforting meal featuring tender chicken thighs, fluffy jasmine rice, and a creamy lemon tahini sauce. It’s a flavorful, easy dinner ideal for busy nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken marinade:
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 7 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Lemon tahini dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 tablespoons warm water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Other ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 strips lemon peel
- 1 3/4 cups jasmine rice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat. Sear chicken for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion, oregano, chili flakes, and lemon peels for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, scraping up bits from the pan.
- Turn off heat, pour in stock, and place chicken skin-side up on top.
- Cover and transfer to oven. Bake for 40–55 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together tahini sauce ingredients until smooth, thinning with water as needed.
- Once baked, remove pan from oven and spoon tahini sauce over chicken and rice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Marinating longer enhances flavor, but 20 minutes is enough in a pinch.
- Use boneless thighs for faster cook time.
- Swap jasmine rice with orzo or quinoa if preferred.
- Add veggies like zucchini or broccoli before baking for a full meal.
- Double the tahini sauce for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
