Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Pat chicken dry. Mix olive oil with smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub all over chicken. Optional: let sit 5–10 minutes for deeper flavor.
- 3
Cook rice: bring 2 cups water or broth with salt to boil, add rice, cover and reduce to low heat. Simmer 15–18 minutes. Remove from heat, rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
- 4
Toss broccoli florets, onion wedges with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet.
- 5
Place chicken on baking sheet or separate sheet. Roast chicken 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 6
Roast broccoli and onion 15–20 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra color.
- 7
Slice chicken and serve over rice with roasted broccoli and onion on the side.