Description
Baked Chicken Legs & Rice is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together crispy, juicy chicken legs nestled on a bed of flavorful rice. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely family dinners, effortlessly combining rich flavors and textures. With its golden-brown skin and aromatic herbs, it’s sure to impress your loved ones. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this dish is a go-to for any home cook looking to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme (or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the prepared dish and pour in the chicken broth.
- Place the seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg