Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a hearty, one-dish meal featuring tender chicken drumsticks nestled in fluffy, seasoned rice — simple comfort food at its best!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown chicken legs slightly.
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In a baking dish, combine rice, broth, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Arrange chicken on top of the rice mixture.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
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Notes
- Rinse rice for fluffier texture
- Add frozen peas or carrots for extra veggies
- Use bone-in thighs as an alternative
- Season rice generously for best flavor
- Broil chicken briefly for a crispy skin
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American