Pule me Oriz në Tavë
Albanian Baked Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-dish meal where chicken drumsticks are baked with seasoned rice, vegetables, and flavorful broth, resulting in moist chicken and fluffy rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 10 Chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper(or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Butter or Olive oil
- 1 Yellow onion(finely chopped)
- 5 Garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 450 g Basmati rice(rinsed)
- 1 L Chicken broth
- 200 g Frozen peas
- 15 g Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken drumsticks.
- 3
Melt butter or heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken drumsticks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the rinsed rice and stir for 2 minutes to toast the grains. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 6
Nestle the seared chicken drumsticks into the rice mixture. Add the frozen peas.
- 7
Cover tightly and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Let rest, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing the rice and garnishing with fresh parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using Basmati rice is recommended as it holds its texture well when baked.
- ✓Ensure the chicken is seasoned generously for maximum flavor.
- ✓For a deeper flavor, you can pre-cook the chicken slightly before adding it to the rice.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Other cuts of chicken like thighs or legs can be used.
- Add other vegetables like diced carrots or bell peppers.