Oven Baked Chicken and Rice (Print)
Juicy chicken, aromatic rice, and fresh veggies baked together for delicious family-style comfort food.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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3 chicken legs
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5 tablespoons oil (choice for marinating)
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried parsley
→ Rice
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2 cups basmati rice
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2 medium onions, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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½ spicy green pepper, finely chopped
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8 mushrooms, sliced
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2 carrots, diced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
→ Liquid
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1 litre boiled water or chicken broth
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon Vegeta seasoning (optional)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Combine the chicken, oil, and spices. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Cook the onions, peppers, and mushrooms over low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. Stir in the spices, then reduce heat to low and mix in the rice for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
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Heat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
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Boil 1 litre of water or chicken broth and mix in the listed spices.
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In a large baking dish, arrange the marinated chicken. Spread the vegetable and rice mixture on top, then pour the hot liquid evenly over everything. Cover with a lid or foil.
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Bake covered for 50 minutes. Then, uncover, move the chicken to the top, and bake at 200°C (392°F) for another 25 minutes to crisp up the chicken.
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Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve.