Chicken Legs with Rice (Printable Version)
Drumsticks dressed in a smoky herb mix, baked on a bed of rice that absorbs all the savory goodness as it cooks.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Spice Blend
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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15-20 twists of black pepper
→ Rice Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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1 and 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2/3 cup water
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1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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3-4 garlic cloves, minced
→ Key Ingredients
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6-8 chicken drumsticks
→ For Plating
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Fresh thyme or parsley, for sprinkling (optional)
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Lemon cut into wedges
# Steps:
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Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until it's a smooth blend.
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Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken legs and massage it in so they’re evenly covered. Leave them to sit while you get the rice ready.
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On medium-high heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Toss in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often, until fragrant.
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Move the onion and garlic mixture into a baking dish (8"x10" or 9"x13"). Stir the uncooked rice and kosher salt into the baking dish until everything is mixed together.
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Using the same saucepan, bring the chicken broth and water to a boil.
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Pour the boiling liquid into the baking dish with the rice mixture and stir gently. Arrange the marinated drumsticks on top of the rice, and spread out a few lemon wedges alongside them.
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Seal the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
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Take off the foil and bake another 20 minutes, making sure the chicken is fully cooked through and the rice is soft.
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Let it rest for a couple of minutes after removing it from the oven. Transfer the chicken and cooked lemon slices to a serving plate. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley or thyme and extra lemon wedges, if you’d like.
# Notes:
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Cleanup's a breeze with this one-pan meal that pairs juicy chicken drumsticks with fluffy, flavorful rice.
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The brown sugar in the seasoning caramelizes perfectly, adding a sweet touch to the crispy chicken.
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If drumsticks aren’t your thing, swap them for chicken thighs — the cooking time won’t change.