Name: Baked Chicken Legs and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6-8 chicken drumsticks; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided); 15-20 cranks fresh-ground black pepper; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped); 3-4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 and 1/3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred); 2/3 cup water; 1 lemon (cut into wedges); fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)

Description

Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a comforting, one-pan dish that combines juicy, flavorful chicken drumsticks with perfectly cooked rice, all infused with aromatic herbs and spices. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this simple recipe allows you to create a delicious meal for family dinners or gatherings without the hassle. As the chicken roasts in the oven, it locks in moisture and flavor, while the rice absorbs all the savory juices. This dish is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to adapt to your family’s taste. Serve it garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges for an extra zing—it’s a guaranteed hit at any table!

Ingredients

Scale

6–8 chicken drumsticks
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
15–20 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 and 1/3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
2/3 cup water
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, dried thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub over the chicken drumsticks.
Sauté chopped onions in butter until softened; add minced garlic.
Combine uncooked rice with sautéed mixture in a baking dish.
Boil chicken broth and water; pour over the rice.
Arrange marinated chicken on top with lemon wedges. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick (about 150g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg