Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that pairs succulent, seasoned chicken drumsticks with perfectly cooked, flavorful rice. It is an ideal, easy-to-prepare dish for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step: Pat each chicken leg dry with a paper towel.
- Step: In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend generously over the chicken legs.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Step: Stir in the rice, coating it well with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Step: Pour in the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer.
- Step: Nestle the seasoned chicken legs into the rice mixture so they are partially submerged.
- Step: Cover the skillet with a lid or foil. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Step: Optionally baste the chicken legs with the cooking liquid halfway through baking.
- Step: Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is oven-safe. You can adjust the seasonings by adding a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat or use jasmine rice for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken legs with rice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: baked chicken, drumsticks, rice, one-pan meal, dinner, chicken recipe