Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting one-pan dish that combines juicy, seasoned chicken legs with fluffy rice, all infused with savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table. With minimal prep time and the option to customize ingredients, this meal is sure to impress both family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite seasonings (e.g., paprika, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken legs dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and chosen spices.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until soft; add garlic for the last minute.
- Spread rice evenly in the baking dish and pour chicken broth over it.
- Place seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes for crispy skin.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g) with rice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg