Here’s a simple, flavorful Chicken Legs with Rice and Green Beans recipe — a complete one-pan meal 🍗🥬🍚
Chicken Legs with Rice and Green Beans
Serves: 4
Time: ~45–50 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and/or thighs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Chicken
- Pat chicken legs dry.
- Rub with olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Brown the Chicken
- In a large skillet or ovenproof pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken legs 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
4️⃣ Cook the Rice
- Add rice to the pan and stir to coat with oil and aromatics.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
5️⃣ Combine & Simmer
- Nestle chicken legs on top of rice.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
6️⃣ Add Green Beans
- In the last 5–7 minutes, add green beans on top. Cover and cook until tender but still crisp.
7️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot, optionally with a squeeze of lemon over the chicken.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne to the chicken.
- Swap long-grain rice for brown rice — cook an extra 10–15 minutes and add more broth.
- Add chopped tomatoes or bell peppers for color and flavor.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan baked version where chicken, rice, and green beans cook together in the oven for minimal cleanup.
