To prepare a delicious and hearty meal, we start by preparing the rice. We rinse it well in cold water, ensuring it is cleaned of impurities and excess starch. Clean rice will be less sticky and will have a pleasant texture at the end.
While the rice is soaking, we take care of the drumsticks. They are scored lengthwise to allow the spices to penetrate better into the meat. They are brushed with a mixture of olive oil and chicken spices, which will add a savory taste and irresistible aroma. We place the drumsticks in a preheated pan over medium heat, covering it with a lid that leaves a little room for steam to escape. This will help cook the meat evenly, keeping it juicy.
In the meantime, we turn on the oven to prepare it for the final cooking. In another pan, we finely chop an onion and grate a few carrots. These vegetables will add not only flavor but also a pleasant color to the dish. We sauté them together until they turn golden, then add the broth, letting the mixture simmer for two minutes. This step will intensify the flavor of the sauce.
After the vegetables are ready, we add the washed rice and a cup of water, mixing well to combine the ingredients. After about three minutes, we pour the mixture into a special oven-safe dish. Over the rice, we dissolve a chicken cube in a cup of warm water, pouring it evenly to add extra flavor. Level the rice and place the fried thighs on top.
The dish is placed in the preheated oven. Cooking in the oven will take about an hour, and during this time, the rice will absorb the flavors and blend perfectly with the meat. After thirty minutes, we check the consistency of the rice, and if it has reduced, we add two cups of warm water in which we have dissolved two teaspoons of vegetable stock. This step will ensure a fluffy texture and a rich taste, giving the dish a touch of freshness. Once everything is ready, we take the dish out of the oven and enjoy a delicious meal, full of flavors and colors, perfect for any occasion!
While the rice is soaking, we take care of the drumsticks. They are scored lengthwise to allow the spices to penetrate better into the meat. They are brushed with a mixture of olive oil and chicken spices, which will add a savory taste and irresistible aroma. We place the drumsticks in a preheated pan over medium heat, covering it with a lid that leaves a little room for steam to escape. This will help cook the meat evenly, keeping it juicy.
In the meantime, we turn on the oven to prepare it for the final cooking. In another pan, we finely chop an onion and grate a few carrots. These vegetables will add not only flavor but also a pleasant color to the dish. We sauté them together until they turn golden, then add the broth, letting the mixture simmer for two minutes. This step will intensify the flavor of the sauce.
After the vegetables are ready, we add the washed rice and a cup of water, mixing well to combine the ingredients. After about three minutes, we pour the mixture into a special oven-safe dish. Over the rice, we dissolve a chicken cube in a cup of warm water, pouring it evenly to add extra flavor. Level the rice and place the fried thighs on top.
The dish is placed in the preheated oven. Cooking in the oven will take about an hour, and during this time, the rice will absorb the flavors and blend perfectly with the meat. After thirty minutes, we check the consistency of the rice, and if it has reduced, we add two cups of warm water in which we have dissolved two teaspoons of vegetable stock. This step will ensure a fluffy texture and a rich taste, giving the dish a touch of freshness. Once everything is ready, we take the dish out of the oven and enjoy a delicious meal, full of flavors and colors, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs, 1 cup of rice, 2 carrots, 2 medium onions, 5 teaspoons of tomato paste/tomato juice, 1 chicken stock cube, 2 teaspoons of Vegeta, 1 tablespoon of chicken spices