OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH RICE - CREOLE STYLE

Oven-Fried Chicken with Rice - Creole Style image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole chicken cut-up (2 1/2 - 3 lbs)
1/2 c flour
1 tsp creole seasoning (or more to your taste)
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 c unsalted butter, melted
1 c rice (uncooked)
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c celery chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
2 1/2 c chicken broth
1 can(s) 15-oz. can stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Combine flour, creole seasoning, paprika, poultry seasoning, and pepper - mix well. Coat chicken pieces well in seasoned flour.
2. Place skin side down in melted butter in a 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan.
3. Add rice, onion, celery, garlic, and parsley. Place chicken over rice mixture. Combine broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over chicken completely covering rice. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and rice is fluffy. **Add additional broth or hot water during baking if needed to prevent dryness.