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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Squash, Zucchini & Brown Rice

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

Main Dish

Serves:

Sarah Bond

Level:

Easy

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs:

- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

- 2 tbsp butter (melted)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tsp dried thyme

- Salt and black pepper to taste


Vegetables:

- 1 zucchini, sliced

- 1 yellow squash, sliced

- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

- Salt and pepper to taste


Side:

- 1 cup brown rice

- 2 cups water or broth

- Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Mix melted butter, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Brush over chicken thighs.

3. Place chicken in baking dish and bake 35–40 min or until internal temp is 165°F.

4. Cook brown rice according to package (1 cup rice in 2 cups water, simmer ~40 min).

5. Sauté zucchini and squash in oil over medium heat, season, and cook until golden.

6. Serve chicken with vegetables and brown rice.

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