Lazy chicken in pepper marinade
Description
I really love all kinds of lazy meal options, when you don't need to bother preparing a side dish separately. Everything at once: mix it, spread it out, and put it in the oven. That's it! Sharing a secret recipe for "lazy" housewives :)
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the chicken drumsticks, pat them dry, and cut each in half. In a blender, process sweet pepper, garlic, and a large ripe tomato peeled from its skin. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add olive oil, and mix well. Marinate the drumsticks in this mixture. Marinating time can range from 30 minutes to 48 hours.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice and pour boiling water over it for 10 minutes, then drain. Peel the carrots and onion and dice them into small cubes. Mix the rice with the vegetables, add frozen peas, season with salt, and transfer everything into a deep baking dish. Pour in water to a level one finger above the rice.
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Step 3
Place the chicken drumsticks on top and evenly spread the pepper marinade over them. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is nicely browned. Then reduce the heat to 160°C (320°F) and continue baking until both the chicken and rice are fully cooked. If the rice appears too firm, add a little boiling water. If the dish starts to burn on top, cover it with foil.
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Step 4
Serve the chicken with a side dish, garnished with herbs and accompanied by fresh vegetables.