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Baked Chicken Legs and Rice

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easy one-pan meal features juicy, seasoned chicken legs baked over flavorful, fluffy rice. A comforting dinner with minimal prep!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 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