Description
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a heartwarming one-pan meal that combines succulent chicken legs with fluffy long-grain rice, all seasoned to perfection. This easy-to-make dish creates a comforting atmosphere for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite is infused with savory flavors as the rice absorbs the delicious drippings from the chicken, making it an instant favorite at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken legs dry and rub with olive oil; season generously with garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine rice and chicken broth; stir well.
- Spread the rice mixture in the baking dish and place seasoned chicken legs on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with rice (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg