Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a cozy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This one-pan meal combines tender chicken drumsticks with perfectly cooked rice, all infused with a blend of aromatic spices. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can pop it in the oven and enjoy your day while it cooks to perfection. Each bite promises a burst of flavor, making it a delightful comfort food that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 15–20 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 and 1/3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- Fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a paste. Coat the chicken drumsticks with this mixture.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in butter until softened; transfer to a baking dish.
- Add uncooked rice and remaining salt to the baking dish; stir well. Boil chicken broth and water in the saucepan and pour over rice.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice mix along with lemon wedges. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg