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Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is your go-to dish for a wholesome, family-friendly meal that’s both easy to prepare and clean up. This comforting one-pot recipe features succulent chicken drumsticks nestled atop a bed of perfectly seasoned rice, all cooked together in a savory chicken broth. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices, you can create a delicious dinner that satisfies everyone at the table. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a cozy family gathering, this baked chicken and rice dish is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 ½ cups rice (uncooked)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces)
  • Oil spray
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread chopped onions in a baking dish and top with butter pieces. Bake for about 15 minutes until onions start to brown.
  2. Mix dried thyme, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture over the chicken drumsticks.
  3. Layer uncooked rice over the browned onions in the baking dish. Pour in chicken stock and water; add minced garlic and stir well.
  4. Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover and lightly spray tops of chicken with oil spray before returning to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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