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chicken and rice

Oven Baked Chicken & Rice

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This oven-baked chicken and rice is a flavorful one-pan dish, featuring juicy, spiced chicken and perfectly seasoned, veggie-loaded rice—simple, hearty, and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 3 Chicken Legs
  • 5 tablespoon Oil your choice for marinating
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or dried Parsley
For the Rice:
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 2 medium Onions diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • ½ Spicy Green Pepper finely chopped
  • 8 Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Liquid:
  • 1 L Boiled Water or Chicken Broth enough to submerge the chicken and rice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vegeta Seasoning optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken, oil, and spices. Let it marinate for at least half an hour while we sauté the veggies.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Cook the onions, peppers, and mushrooms over low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. Stir in the spices, then turn the heat to low & mix in the rice for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
  4. Prepare the Liquid: Boil 1 litre of water (or chicken broth) with the listed spices.
  5. Assemble the Dish: 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.
  6. Bake: 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.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve!

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