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 meal that brings together juicy chicken drumsticks and fluffy rice, all infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish requires just 10 minutes of hands-on preparation before it bakes to perfection in the oven. The delightful blend of flavors will impress your family and friends, while the ease of cleanup makes it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Enjoy this hearty meal that not only satisfies but also leaves plenty of room for creativity with sides and garnishes.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken drumsticks with this mixture.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened; add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
Transfer the onion-garlic mix to a baking dish. Stir in uncooked rice and remaining salt.
Boil chicken broth and water together, then pour over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
Place marinated chicken on top of the rice; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick (150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg