Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Oven Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe, a delightful one-dish meal that combines tender chicken with savory rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with flavor from garlic, onion, and aromatic spices. With its simple preparation and customizable nature, it’s sure to become a staple in your home. The chicken bakes beautifully over the rice, allowing all the flavors to meld together perfectly. Serve it alongside fresh salads or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 ¼ cups water
- Butter and spices (paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread chopped onion in a baking dish and top with butter pieces. Bake for 15 minutes until onions are browned.
- While onions bake, mix spices (thyme, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper) in a bowl and rub onto chicken.
- Layer uncooked rice over the baked onions and pour in chicken stock and water. Add minced garlic and stir gently.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of rice mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for about 30 minutes; then uncover, spray oil on chicken, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg