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Baked Chicken Legs and Rice

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A hearty and easy one-dish meal combining juicy baked chicken legs and perfectly cooked rice in chicken broth.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Rub the spice mixture generously over the chicken legs.
  3. Place the rice in the prepared baking dish and pour the chicken broth over it, stirring to combine.
  4. Nestle the seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). Remove foil in the last five minutes for a crispy finish.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs before cooking. Substitute brown rice, adjusting cooking times, or add vegetables for added nutrition.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg