Description
Baked Chicken Legs & Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Succulent chicken legs roast to crispy perfection while savory rice absorbs all the delightful juices. This one-pan meal is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy families. With aromatic garlic and herbs enhancing the dish, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken legs dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken legs until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed rice to coat with juices.
- Pour in chicken broth and nestle the seared chicken on top.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes for crispier skin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg