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Baked Rice with Vegetables and Chicken

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A delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken, veggies, and flavorful rice, perfect for family dinners.

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) and gather all ingredients.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken legs on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, then add garlic and grated carrots, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in rice, cumin, paprika, curry powder, and bay leaf, mixing well.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pot.
  6. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Let sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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