Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines juicy, tender chicken legs with fluffy rice, all infused with rich flavors. This one-pan meal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as you relish every bite of this nostalgic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine olive oil, paprika, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub over the chicken legs.
- Spread chopped onion in the baking dish and sprinkle rice on top.
- Pour chicken broth over the rice until fully submerged.
- Place seasoned chicken legs skin-side up on top of the rice.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to crisp the skin.
- Serve warm with a generous scoop of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with rice (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg