Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table. This easy recipe combines juicy chicken legs with savory rice, all infused with aromatic spices and flavors. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious dish baking in the oven, allowing you to focus on what matters most—sharing quality time with loved ones. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal is not only satisfying but also incredibly versatile. Serve it alongside fresh salads or flavorful dips for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 and 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- olive oil
- brown sugar
- smoked paprika
- dried thyme
- oregano
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken drumsticks with this mixture.
- Sauté onions in butter until soft; add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Combine sautéed onions and garlic with rice in a baking dish; pour in chicken broth and water.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture and cover with lemon wedges.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (about 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg