Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken on Rice
Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken on Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2-3 teaspoons homemade steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 servings rice, jasmine or basmati, for serving
For Homemade Steak Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the homemade steak seasoning by combining the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, coarse salt, and optional brown sugar, chili flakes/cayenne, and dried thyme/rosemary in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a bowl or on a plate. Rub them thoroughly with 2-3 teaspoons of the prepared homemade steak seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Allow the seasoned chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. For deeper flavor, you can marinate it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
While the chicken is marinating, cook your chosen rice (jasmine or basmati) according to package instructions.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add a little extra oil if needed to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if necessary). Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until it develops a deep golden-brown crust and is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the crispy steak-spiced chicken immediately over the prepared rice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken on Rice
For the Chicken
- 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2-3 teaspoons homemade steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 servings rice, jasmine or basmati, for serving
For Homemade Steak Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the homemade steak seasoning by combining the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, coarse salt, and optional brown sugar, chili flakes/cayenne, and dried thyme/rosemary in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a bowl or on a plate. Rub them thoroughly with 2-3 teaspoons of the prepared homemade steak seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Allow the seasoned chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. For deeper flavor, you can marinate it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
While the chicken is marinating, cook your chosen rice (jasmine or basmati) according to package instructions.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add a little extra oil if needed to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if necessary). Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until it develops a deep golden-brown crust and is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the crispy steak-spiced chicken immediately over the prepared rice.
⏱️ 1 min