Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, juicy chicken legs with fluffy rice infused with savory flavors. This easy one-pan dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With the ability to customize with your favorite herbs and vegetables, it’s a versatile recipe that ensures deliciousness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture generously onto each chicken leg.
- In another bowl, combine long-grain rice with chicken broth and optional chopped herbs.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly in the baking dish and place seasoned chicken legs on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove the foil, ensure the internal temperature of chicken reaches at least 165°F (75°C), let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g) with rice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg