Thighs on Rice

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

This is a VERY simple, quick and tasty recipe, and a special treat for all of you thigh lovers out there in 'Chickenland'! (Note: Small thighs work better for this recipe. Sometimes I parboil the chicken, then remove my two cups of water from the pot).

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Thighs on Rice

Ingredients

2 cubeschicken bouillon

1 tablespoon water

1 cup uncooked white rice

¼ cup butter

1 onion

chopped

2 cups water

6 chicken thighs

1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning

Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Dissolve bouillon in 1 tablespoon water. In a medium bowl combine the rice butter/margarine onion and 2 cups water. Mix well and pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

Place thighs on top of rice mixture and season to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes (depends on the size of the thighs).

Nutritional Information

Thighs on Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 394.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.9g 38%

Carbohydrates: 28g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 22.3g 34%

Saturated Fat: 9g 45%

Cholesterol: 99.5mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 390.3IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 86.6mcg 22%

Calcium: 28.2mg 3%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 34.6mg 12%

Potassium: 248.4mg 7%

Sodium: 513.5mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 200.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.