Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting, one-pan meal that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish requires just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal clean-up. The tender chicken legs are seasoned with a delightful blend of spices and baked over a savory rice base infused with onion and garlic. As it cooks, the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors, making each bite irresistible. With its family-friendly appeal and versatility for customization, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: lemon wedges, fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a paste.
- Coat chicken legs with the spice blend.
- Sauté chopped onion in butter until softened; add minced garlic.
- Stir in uncooked rice and transfer to the baking dish; place seasoned chicken on top.
- Boil broth in the same pan and pour over the rice and chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15-25 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg