Baked Rice with Chicken
A simple and delicious family meal for every day! Baked Rice with Chicken is very convenient to prepare. It is both a hearty meat dish and a side in one. Perfect for a full lunch or dinner, and can be complemented with fresh vegetables.
Updated : 01 September, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
700 grams
Chicken
1 cup
Rice
2 cup
Water
1
Carrot
1 tablespoon
Tomato paste
2
Garlic
20 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
For baking, you can use any chicken parts, either with bones or just chicken fillet. I take a whole chicken and cut it into pieces. Choose parboiled long-grain rice - it cooks slower, so there’s less chance of turning it into porridge. It should come out fluffy.
Step 2
Rinse the rice several times in cold water, then drain completely. Use any ovenproof baking dish - glass, metal, or ceramic, but it should be deep enough because the rice will expand during baking. Spread the rinsed rice evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Step 3
Mix tomato paste with water and pour it over the rice in the dish.
Step 4
Cut the chicken into pieces, rinse under cold water, and place it on top of the rice. Press the chicken pieces slightly into the rice.
Step 5
Peel and slice the carrots into rounds, then add them to the chicken and rice. Press garlic through a garlic press directly into the dish. Season with salt and spices to taste. Cover the dish with foil and place it into a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil, brush the chicken pieces with vegetable oil so they brown nicely, and return to the oven uncovered for another 20-30 minutes. During this time, the chicken will turn golden on the outside.
Step 6
While baking, the rice will expand and become soft. Remove the dish from the oven, portion onto plates, and serve. Enjoy your meal!