Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comfort dish that effortlessly combines juicy, seasoned chicken with fluffy, aromatic rice—all baked together in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal rather than preparing it. With a delightful mix of spices and simple ingredients, every bite bursts with flavor. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or a casual dinner, this dish promises satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 and 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 15–20 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to form a paste. Rub over chicken drumsticks.
- Sauté onion in butter until softened; add garlic briefly before transferring to a baking dish.
- Add rice and salt to the baking dish; stir well.
- Boil chicken broth and water in the saucepan; pour over rice mixture.
- Place seasoned chicken on top and add lemon wedges around it. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered; then 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 (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 93mg