1-Step 1: Marinate the Chicken First, coat 8 chicken thighs in a mixture of 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon paprika, 3 teaspoons oregano, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 ½ teaspoons pepper, and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder. Let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to soak up all the seasonings. This step is key to building that savory taste throughout the dish.

2-Step 2: Prepare the Rice In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine 1 ½ cups of rinsed basmati rice with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small finely diced onion, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add 2 cups of hot water and stir everything together for an even mix. The hot water helps the rice cook uniformly, leading to fluffy results.

3-Step 3: Assemble and Bake Arrange the marinated chicken thighs over the rice mixture in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes to keep everything moist and flavorful. After that, remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until the chicken is browned and fully cooked. Once done, set the chicken aside, fluff the rice with a fork, then place the chicken back on top and garnish with chopped parsley.