Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken on Rice
Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken on Rice
Ingredients
For the Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken
- 1000 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons homemade steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- as needed rice, jasmine or basmati, cooked
For the Homemade Steak Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 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, salt, brown sugar, and optional chili flakes/cayenne and dried thyme/rosemary in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Add the prepared homemade steak seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil. Rub the seasoning and oil all over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Marinate the seasoned chicken for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator for more intense flavor. If marinating longer than 30 minutes, cover the bowl and refrigerate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
While the chicken marinates, prepare your rice according to package instructions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add a small amount of additional oil to the pan, just enough to lightly coat the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until a deep golden-brown crust forms and the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest briefly on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve the crispy steak-spiced chicken immediately over a bed of your cooked jasmine or basmati rice.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken on Rice
For the Crispy Steak-Spiced Chicken
- 1000 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons homemade steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- as needed rice, jasmine or basmati, cooked
For the Homemade Steak Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 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, salt, brown sugar, and optional chili flakes/cayenne and dried thyme/rosemary in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Add the prepared homemade steak seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil. Rub the seasoning and oil all over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Marinate the seasoned chicken for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator for more intense flavor. If marinating longer than 30 minutes, cover the bowl and refrigerate.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the chicken marinates, prepare your rice according to package instructions.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add a small amount of additional oil to the pan, just enough to lightly coat the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until a deep golden-brown crust forms and the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest briefly on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve the crispy steak-spiced chicken immediately over a bed of your cooked jasmine or basmati rice.
⏱️ 1 min