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Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice

5 from 5 votes
This Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice is a cozy family dinner with juicy whole chicken and fluffy, flavorful rice cooked together in a baking bag. The rice absorbs the seasoned chicken juices as everything roasts for an easy, mostly hands-off meal.
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with juicy whole chicken and fluffy rice
Servings: 4 servings
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients 

For the Chicken:

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 4 tbsp. oil

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  • Remove any giblets from the chicken cavity, then pat the chicken very dry with paper towels.
  • Season the chicken all over with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Drizzle with the oil and rub the seasonings evenly over the skin.
  • Chop the carrot and press the 5 whole cloves into the onion so they are easy to remove later.
  • Place the rice, turmeric, salt, bay leaves, black pepper, onion, carrot, and chicken broth or water into a large baking bag. Gently stir to distribute everything evenly.
  • Place the seasoned chicken directly on top of the rice inside the bag. Set the bag in a baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • After about 30 minutes, carefully cut three small slits in the top of the baking bag to allow some steam to escape.
  • When the chicken and rice are done, remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully open the bag.
  • Fluff the rice gently with a fork and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • Long-grain white rice gives the fluffiest texture. Jasmine or basmati rice also work well.
  • Chicken broth gives the rice more savory flavor than water.
  • Keep the chicken directly on top of the rice so the seasoned juices drip down as it roasts.
  • Be careful when opening or cutting the baking bag because hot steam will escape.
  • The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part before serving.
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with juicy whole chicken and fluffy rice
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