Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comforting dish for cozy family dinners. This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken drumsticks with savory rice, all infused with a delightful blend of spices. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can pop this meal in the oven and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones while it cooks. Ideal for potlucks, meal prep, or special occasions, this dish is versatile enough to adapt to any gathering. Whether you’re looking to please picky eaters or impress guests, Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 and 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a paste. Rub this mixture onto the chicken drumsticks.
- Sauté chopped onions in butter until softened; add minced garlic briefly before transferring to a baking dish.
- Combine rinsed rice with chicken broth and water in the baking dish. Place seasoned chicken on top and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg