Name: Baked Chicken Legs and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Comfort food
Ingredients: 6-8 chicken drumsticks; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 and 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 3-4 cloves garlic (minced); 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; 1 lemon (cut into wedges); fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)

Description

Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comfort dish that blends succulent chicken drumsticks with fluffy rice, all baked harmoniously in one pan. This easy-to-make recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The combination of spices, brown sugar, and fresh lemon creates a delightful aroma and flavor profile that everyone will love. Enjoy this hearty meal knowing it’s both satisfying and uncomplicated!

Ingredients

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6–8 chicken drumsticks
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 and 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
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
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a paste. Coat the chicken legs thoroughly.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until softened; add garlic until fragrant.
Transfer the onion-garlic mixture into a baking dish; stir in uncooked rice and remaining salt.
Boil chicken broth and water in the saucepan; pour over the rice mixture.
Position seasoned drumsticks on top with lemon wedges; cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes covered; then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Rest for a few minutes before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (approximately 250g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 125mg