Golden chicken thighs nestle into a vibrant, smoky-sweet pipérade, with juicy summer tomatoes and tender zucchini soaking up every savory drop.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $6–$8
Health notes: About 780 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein and a generous variety of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Tempranillo complements the smoky paprika, sweet peppers, and richly seared chicken.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1.25 lb $1.29
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Zucchini12 oz $1.79
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Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper1 pepper (about 6 oz) $1.67
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 oz $1.49
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Jumbo Sweet Onions4 oz $1.19
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Kroger® Enriched Long Grain White Rice1/2 cup dry $1.79
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Water1 cup
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons
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Kosher salt2 1/2 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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Low-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup
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Sherry vinegar1 tablespoon
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Flat-leaf parsley2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
- Before cooking, thinly slice 4 ounces sweet onion and 1 red bell pepper (about 6 ounces), cut 12 ounces zucchini into half-moons, chop 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley; keep each prepared ingredient separate.
- Rinse 1/2 cup dry white rice. Combine the 1/2 cup dry white rice with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Pat 1.25 pounds chicken thighs dry and season them with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear the 1.25 pounds chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, the sliced 4 ounces sweet onion, the sliced 1 red bell pepper (about 6 ounces), and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, then stir in the minced 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Add the sliced 12 ounces zucchini, chopped 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin releasing their juices.
- Pour in 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth and 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. Return the seared 1.25 pounds chicken thighs and their collected juices to the skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 18–22 minutes, until the thickest part of the chicken reaches at least 175°F.
- Fluff everything in the rice saucepan, divide it between two shallow bowls, spoon everything in the chicken skillet over the top, and garnish the plated portions with the chopped 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley.