Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Mix the paprika, the dried thyme, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the salt, and the pepper together.

Step 3

Scatter the onion and the garlic in a baking dish.

Step 4

Place the butter in the center of the baking dish.

Step 5

Bake until the onion and garlic are golden-brown, about 15 minutes. Check it after 12 minutes and give it a stir if it seems to be browning too much.

Step 6

Season the chicken with the rub mixture.

Step 7

Transfer the baking dish from the oven.

Step 8

Mix the rice into the onion-garlic mixture.

Step 9

Place the chicken on the rice.

Step 10

Pour the chicken broth and the water around the chicken.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 12

Uncover and bake until the chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 13

Let the dish stand for 5 minutes.

Step 14

Fluff the rice.

Step 15

Garnish with the thyme leaves and serve.