Description
Baked Chicken Legs & Rice is the perfect weeknight dinner that combines juicy, marinated chicken legs with fluffy, flavorful rice. With minimal preparation and maximum taste, this dish not only satisfies your hunger but also brings warmth and nostalgia to the dinner table. Imagine coming home to a delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen, signaling a meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Your favorite spices (e.g., paprika or Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken legs under cold water; pat dry.
- In a bowl, coat chicken legs with olive oil and season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and any preferred spices.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in a large baking dish and pour chicken broth over it.
- Arrange seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice in a single layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with rice (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Substitute rice with quinoa or barley for a different twist. Add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for added nutrition.