Unbelievably Perfect Roasted Chicken Recipe: Foolproof and Flavorful

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4tablespoonsolive oil, divided

  • 1onion, chopped

  • ¼cupbalsamic vinegar

  • 1 ½cupsuncooked Arborio rice

  • ¼cupdry white wine

  • 7cupshot chicken broth

  • 2cupschopped cooked chicken breast

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh thyme for garnish

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until dark golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

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  2. Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar; set aside.

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  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in hot oil for 2 minutes.

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  4. Pour in wine while stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low.

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  5. Pour in 1 cup hot broth; cook and stir until broth is absorbed.

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  6. While stirring constantly, continue adding remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, until all broth is absorbed and rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes.

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  7. Stir in reserved onion mixture until heated through. Remove from heat.

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  8. Stir in chicken and butter; season with salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with thyme.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories774
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
37%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Cholesterol
72mg
24%
Sodium
2840mg
123%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
28%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
45g
90%
Vitamin C
4mg
4%
Calcium
55mg
4%
Iron
4mg
20%
Potassium
944mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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