Oven Baked Chicken with Rice Pilaf (Cranberry, Walnut and Apple)
A flavorful baked chicken dish served with a delicious rice pilaf featuring cranberries, walnuts, and apple for a perfect comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 5 pieces chicken thigh fillets (bone-in, about 220g each)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dairy & Fats
- 50 g unsalted butter (or oil of choice)
Grains & Legumes
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
Liquids
- 1.25 cups apple juice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
Dried Fruit & Nuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Fruits
- 1 small red apple, diced
Herbs & Spices
- 3/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup apricot jam (or other jam)
- 2.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp All Spice
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Other
- Oil spray
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F. Use a baking dish about 22 x 33cm / 9 x 13".
- Scatter onion and garlic in baking dish, dollop butter over. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked through and rice is tender before serving.