Description
Baked Chicken Legs & Rice is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. Juicy chicken legs roast to golden perfection atop a bed of fluffy, seasoned rice, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, ensuring you can enjoy succulent chicken any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Pat dry the chicken legs with paper towels and rub with olive oil. Season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, combine rice and chicken broth; pour around the seasoned chicken in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice has absorbed all liquid.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 623mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg