Description
This easy one-pan meal features juicy, seasoned chicken legs baked over flavorful, fluffy rice. A comforting dinner with minimal prep!
Ingredients
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- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then sauté onion and garlic until soft. Pour over rice.
- Add chicken broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Place chicken drumsticks on top of the rice. Dot butter around the dish.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and serve.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of drumsticks for extra juiciness.
- Add peas, carrots, or bell peppers for more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 | Carbs: 52g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Cholesterol: 90mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg