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Baked Chicken Legs and Rice Recipe

Baked Chicken Legs and Rice Recipe
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This recipe for Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the perfect one-pan meal that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Tender chicken drumsticks are coated in a savory spice mixture and baked on a bed of seasoned rice until perfectly cooked. A delicious and comforting dish the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 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

For the Rice:

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat the drumsticks with this mixture and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, then add garlic. Transfer onion and garlic to a baking dish. Add rice and salt to the dish.
  3. Boil broth and water in the same saucepan. Pour the hot liquid over the rice and stir.
  4. Arrange drumsticks and lemon wedges on top of the rice. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 20 more minutes.
  5. Let rest, then fluff up the rice and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add diced vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to the rice mixture.
  • Make sure to use a baking dish large enough to accommodate the chicken and rice in a single layer.
  • Feel free to customize the spice blend to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Baked Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, One-Pan Meal, Rice Recipe

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