First, preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F to ensure even cooking from the start. This method keeps things straightforward and helps build those tasty flavors.

Next, scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic in a baking dish about 10 x 15 inches, and place the butter in the center. Bake this for 15 minutes, stirring once if it browns unevenly to avoid any hot spots.

1-Mix the chicken rub in a small bowl: combine 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.

2-Sprinkle the rub evenly on both sides of the 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets with skin removed.

3-Remove the baking dish from the oven, add the 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice, and mix it with the onion and garlic.

4-Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.

5-Pour 1 1/2 cups hot chicken broth and 1 1/4 cups hot water around the chicken and rice.

6-Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

7-Remove the foil, spray the chicken with oil if you like, and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until everything is fully cooked.

8-Let it stand for 5 minutes, then remove the chicken, fluff the rice, and add garnish if desired.