Name: Baked Chicken Legs and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided); 15-20 cranks fresh-ground black pepper; 6-8 chicken drumsticks; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped); 3-4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 and 1/3 cups chicken broth; 2/3 cup water; 1 lemon (cut into wedges); fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)

Description

Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comfort meal that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken drumsticks with aromatic rice, all cooked together for a delightful, hassle-free dinner. With just 10 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, you can relax while this dish bakes in the oven. The savory blend of spices and the richness of chicken broth ensure every bite is packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe serves six and offers versatility for ingredient swaps based on what you have on hand. Enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is effortless.

Ingredients

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3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
15–20 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
6–8 chicken drumsticks
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 and 1/3 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup water
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken drumsticks with this mixture.
Sauté chopped onion in butter until softened; add minced garlic briefly until fragrant.
In a baking dish, combine uncooked rice with sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Pour hot chicken broth and water over the rice.
Place marinated chicken on top of the rice with lemon wedges; cover with foil.
Bake covered for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (approx. 240g)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 95mg