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Baked Rice with Vegetables and Chicken

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A hearty one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and seasoned rice baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs separated)
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch curry powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 250g long-grain or basmati rice
  • 600ml chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large oven-safe pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken legs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the same pot until soft, then add garlic and grated carrots, sautéing until fragrant.
  4. Add the rice, cumin, paprika, curry powder, and bay leaf; stir to coat the rice in spices.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and return the chicken to the pot.
  6. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables and spices. Great for using up leftovers.

Nutrition

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