This delicious one-pan chicken and rice dish combines tender, flavorful chicken drumsticks with perfectly seasoned rice for an easy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s both satisfying and budget-friendly.
Using simple pantry ingredients and requiring minimal cleanup, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with home-cooked comfort. The chicken turns out juicy with crispy skin while the rice absorbs all the wonderful flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken drumsticks
- 3 cups golden sella basmati or long grain rice
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bouillon cube, crushed
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Combine paprika, garlic granules, black pepper, parsley, Italian seasoning, thyme, crushed bouillon cube, and salt in a bowl.
- Step 2: Pat chicken drumsticks dry and coat evenly with half of the seasoning mixture.
- Step 3: Wash rice in warm water until water runs clear (3-4 times), drain and set aside.
- Step 4: Heat oil in pan over medium-low heat. Brown seasoned drumsticks 2-3 minutes per side until skin is crispy. Remove to plate.
- Step 5: Add onions and butter to pan. Once butter melts, add remaining seasoning mix and rice. Stir well.
- Step 6: Pour in chicken broth and salt. Arrange browned drumsticks on top of rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Step 7: Remove chicken, fluff rice, return chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Serves: 6 people
- Can substitute chicken thighs or leg quarters for drumsticks
- Add vegetables like peas and carrots 5 minutes before finish if desired
- Store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months
- Reheat in microwave or on stovetop with a splash of water
- Best served warm
General Nutritional Values
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fat: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 1273mg
