Baked Chicken Legs and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a delightful and comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup green peas (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth.
- Rub the chicken legs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken legs on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, add green peas if using, and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg and rice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Legs and Rice