Oven-Baked Chicken Legs with Rice for a Hearty Family Meal

Delicious, bright, juicy, appetizing, for the whole family! Oven-baked chicken legs with rice are a hearty, complete dish with a side dish. It is prepared without our participation: put it in the oven and wait for the result. Ideal for deliciously feeding the whole family!
cook time: 2h 30 min
Caleb Huxley
Oven-Baked Chicken Legs with Rice for a Hearty Family Meal

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

141
Calories
10g
Fat
4g
Carbs
8g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 2 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Water (or a little more) 500 ml
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 5 tbsp
Dry spices (for chicken) 1 tbsp
Parboiled rice 200 g
Chicken legs 800 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake chicken legs with rice in the oven? Very simple. First, prepare the necessary ingredients. When using a prepared spice mixture, be sure to read the ingredients on the package. Often such mixtures already contain salt and pepper, take this into account, otherwise you risk oversalting and peppering the dish.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. You can use any rice you like, round or long grain, steamed or for pilaf.

Step 3

Step 3
Wash the chicken drumsticks, dry them and place in a bowl.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the carrots and grate on a coarse grater.

Step 5

Step 5
Peel the garlic and pass through a press.

Step 6

Step 6
Sprinkle chicken with chicken spices, salt and ground pepper. Pour in 3 tbsp. l. vegetable oil, add garlic. Mix everything well and leave to marinate for 1 hour.

Step 7

Step 7
While the chicken is marinating, heat the remaining vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add carrots and cook, stirring over medium heat until soft.

Step 8

Step 8
Add washed rice to the pan and mix with carrots. Salt and pepper everything and mix again. Fry everything together, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9
Place rice and carrots in a baking dish and smooth out. It is advisable to take a mold with high sides, since the rice increases in size when baked. I had a large form and the rice was distributed in a thin layer, so this form was enough.

Step 10

Step 10
Carefully pour clean water over the rice. You may need a little more water.

Step 11

Step 11
Place the marinated drumsticks on top. They should be in the water approximately halfway through.

Step 12

Step 12
Cover the pan with foil and place in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 1-1.5 hours. I also recommend placing a piece of foil or parchment under the pan. After 50 minutes, check the rice for doneness and presence of water. If necessary, carefully add a little more water and bake until the rice is cooked. Determine the time and temperature based on your oven.

Step 13

Step 13
Then remove the foil and return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown. If there is a grill mode, then it is better to turn it on. Bon appetit!

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