Description
A comforting one-pan meal that combines succulent baked chicken legs with flavorful rice, allowing the rice to absorb all the savory juices for a satisfying and hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat each chicken leg dry with a paper towel.
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend generously over the chicken legs.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add Rice: Stir in the rice, coating it well with the mixture of onion and garlic.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer.
- Nestle Chicken: Carefully nestle the seasoned chicken legs into the rice mixture, ensuring they’re partially submerged in the broth.
- Bake: Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Baste (Optional): Halfway through baking, you can carefully baste the chicken legs with the cooking liquid for enhanced flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: After baking, remove from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a different aroma, jasmine or basmati rice can be used. To add more nutrition, consider adding bell peppers, peas, or carrots to the rice mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: baked chicken legs, chicken and rice, one-pan meal, comfort food, dinner recipe