Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that tantalizes your taste buds with juicy chicken legs paired with fluffy, aromatic rice. This dish effortlessly combines rich flavors and nostalgic aromas, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Simple to prepare and visually appealing, it?s a crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will love. Enjoy the harmony of spices that evoke warmth and togetherness at your table.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks or thighs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken legs in a bowl, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- In another bowl, combine rice and chicken broth, stirring gently.
- Spread the seasoned chicken legs in the baking dish and pour the rice mixture around them.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken skin is golden brown.
- Serve hot, drizzling any pan juices over the dish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with rice (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg