Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. With juicy chicken drumsticks baked to perfection over a bed of flavorful rice, this one-pan meal is both easy to prepare and delightful to eat. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set it in the oven and relax while it cooks. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, it combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and a hint of lemon, creating a satisfying dish everyone will love. Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe that not only saves time but also offers delicious leftovers for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
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 oven to 350°F.
- Mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; coat chicken drumsticks.
- Sauté onion in butter until softened; add garlic for another minute.
- Combine sautéed onion and garlic with uncooked rice in a baking dish.
- Bring chicken broth and water to a boil; pour over rice mixture.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on top of the rice; cover with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g) with rice (1 cup)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg