Baked Chicken Legs with Flavorful Rice
Baked Chicken Legs with Flavorful Rice is a dish that embodies comfort and satisfaction, featuring succulent chicken legs paired with aromatic rice.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Pot
Ingredients
Chicken Legs
- 4-6 pieces Chicken Legs Ideally with skin to lock in moisture and flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil To coat the chicken legs before seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For robust flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder To complement the garlic.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and mild smoky flavor.
- to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.
Rice
- 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Such as basmati or jasmine.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth To cook the rice.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme For added flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley To add freshness.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice To brighten the dish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until a smooth paste forms.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken legs.
- In a baking dish, arrange the seasoned chicken legs skin-side up.
- In a separate pot, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In the same pot, add chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Once the broth is boiling, add the rinsed rice and dried thyme. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, place the baking dish with chicken legs in the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve the baked chicken legs over the flavorful rice.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables to the rice or experimenting with different herbs.