Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting one-pan dish that combines juicy, flavorful chicken legs with fluffy rice, all infused with savory spices. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. The golden-brown chicken resting on a bed of seasoned rice makes for an eye-catching centerpiece on your dinner table. Enjoy the delightful aroma as it fills your kitchen and watch as your loved ones gather around for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken legs.
- In a baking dish, spread the rice evenly and pour chicken broth over it.
- Place seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it 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 with ¼ cup rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas to the rice for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.