Baked Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in chicken pieces (such as thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the chicken pieces with olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure to coat all sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Yellow Rice:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the butter and onion mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chicken broth, ground turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth mixture into the saucepan with the rice. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Lima Beans and Green Beans:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lima beans, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the lima beans and green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
Cornbread:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or a cast-iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, melted butter, and beaten egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan or skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once everything is cooked, serve the baked chicken alongside the yellow rice, lima beans, green beans, and cornbread. It’s a delicious meal that brings together comforting flavors and textures.
Enjoy!
