Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate cozy dinner that combines juicy chicken drumsticks with fluffy, seasoned rice, all baked to perfection in one pan. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, as it requires minimal prep time—just 10 minutes! The savory blend of spices adds depth to the chicken, while the rice absorbs all the delightful flavors during baking. You’ll love the satisfying aromas that fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist diving into this dish. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal that’s both nutritious and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 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
- 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 (low-sodium preferred)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture over the drumsticks.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan and sauté chopped onion until softened, then add minced garlic briefly.
- Transfer onion mixture to a baking dish. Stir in uncooked rice with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pour hot chicken broth and water over rice. Place marinated drumsticks on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg