Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a delicious one-pan meal that combines crispy, seasoned chicken with fluffy rice soaked in savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish delivers comfort and flavor in every bite. With minimal prep and cooking time, it’s sure to become a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken legs (about 1.5–2 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken legs.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear, then drain well.
- Place the rinsed rice in the baking dish and lay the seasoned chicken legs on top. Pour in chicken broth until it just covers the rice.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (about 150g) with rice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg