Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that brings joy to any dinner table. The tender chicken legs, seasoned to perfection, sit atop fluffy rice that absorbs savory chicken broth, creating a delicious harmony of taste and texture. Ideal for family dinners or busy weeknights, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds. Prepare to savor each bite as the rich aromas fill your kitchen, transforming an ordinary evening into a delightful culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken legs in the mixture until coated.
- Spread the rice evenly in the baking dish.
- Pour chicken broth over the rice, ensuring it is evenly covered.
- Place the seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice mixture.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with rice (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg