Name: Baked Chicken Legs and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 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)

Description

Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the perfect dish for cozy dinners, effortlessly combining tender chicken drumsticks with fluffy rice in one delightful meal. This recipe is designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort, featuring a blend of spices that infuse the chicken and rice as they bake together. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can pop this dish in the oven and enjoy your evening while it cooks. Whether it’s a weeknight family dinner or a special gathering, this hearty meal is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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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
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)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until it forms a paste and coat the drumsticks.
Sauté chopped onions in butter until softened; add minced garlic briefly.
Transfer onion mixture into a baking dish and stir in uncooked rice along with remaining salt.
Pour chicken broth and water over the rice mixture; stir well.
Place seasoned drumsticks on top with half of the lemon wedges, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until cooked through.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick (approximately 150g)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 95mg