Easy baked chicken thighs: Tasty, nutritious family dinner
When I need to quickly whip up a hearty dinner, I always opt for this meat. It's a breeze since the chicken bakes together with the rice in the oven. Just prepare a salad, and that's it—a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
5:33 PM EDT, October 24, 2024
Whenever time is short, poultry is a great choice. Even chicken drumsticks, which indeed take a bit longer to bake, don't require marinating. Just rub them with spices and pop them in the oven.
Protein, vitamins, and much more
Chicken thighs are one of the most popular types of poultry meat. The dark meat of the thighs contains more myoglobin—a protein that stores oxygen in the muscles, enhancing their function. This makes the meat darker and richer in nutritional value. Chicken thighs also offer B vitamins as well as vitamins A, C, and D. Additionally, thighs are a source of iron, which is essential for transporting oxygen in the body. Eating dark poultry meat can promote brain function and support the circulatory system.
Delicious and economical
Chicken thighs can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen. However, baking is definitely the most popular method. It's also extremely practical. After placing the thighs in the oven, there's practically nothing more you need to do. Baked thighs are often considered the most delicious. Furthermore, when baked with rice, they're incredibly filling and economical. This kind of dinner can satisfy the whole family. You can add canned vegetables left over from making salads toward the end of baking. Corn, beans, or green peas work well.
Chicken drumsticks baked on rice
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 onion
- Spicy and sweet paprika to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Poultry seasoning (optional)
Basting sauce:
- 6 cups of water
- 8 ounces of ketchup
- Pepper, salt, paprika to taste
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Preparation method:
- Thoroughly rub the chicken drumsticks with spices. If you have more time, you can refrigerate them for an hour.
- Slice the onion into rings.
- Spread the rice evenly at the bottom of a casserole dish. Place the onion rings on top.
- Next, arrange the chicken drumsticks.
- Bring the basting sauce ingredients to a boil. Finally, season it with spices.
- Pour it over the prepared chicken and rice.
- Bake the dish uncovered for about 1.5 hours at 350°F.
