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Place uncooked white rice and water or broth into medium sauce pan.
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Bring to a boil over med-high heat, reduce heat to med-low, cover and let simmer 15 minutes (for Brown rice use 1 + 3/4 cup water/broth and cook 20 minutes).
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Do not uncover in this time!
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While rice is cooking, preheat oven to 375F.
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Carefully split chicken leg quarters at joint and trim off any excess fat and skin around the edges.
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Set aside.
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When rice is done remove from heat, carefully remove lid and fluff lightly with a fork.
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The rice should still be somewhat hard and rather dry (it will finish cooking in the oven).
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Add both cans of soup, milk and poultry seasoning directly to rice in pan.
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Stir to combine.
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Taste mixture and add additional poultry seasoning if desired.
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Pour rice mixture into 2 quart casserole dish (I think a rectangular dish works best).
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Place chicken pieces on top of mixture, skin side up.
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Lightly sprinkle entire surface with Lawry's chicken & poultry rub.
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Loosely tent with foil.
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Place in oven and bake covered for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven, carefully remove foil and return to oven to continue baking uncovered for 20 - 30 minutes more or until golden brown on top and internal temp of chicken is at least 165F.
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Let rest 10 minutes.
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Serve with vegetable side of your choice.
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We like green beans or steamed broccoli.
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Note: you can use instant rice as a shortcut, but I think it becomes too mushy.
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If you do not use low sodium broth and soup you may want to reduce the amount of poultry seasoning.
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Alteration 1: If you cannot find the Lawry's seasoning anywhere sprinkle top with a little of each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, dried parsley and dried thyme (optional).
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It won't be exact, but this is roughly what is in the seasoning.
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Alteration 2: This can be made with boneless skinless chicken breast.
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Just fully cook your rice in a full cup of water for a full 20 minutes.
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So they don't get extremely dry, just rub your chicken breasts with olive oil before placing on top and reduce bake time to 30-45 minutes (or until internal temp of 165F), only baking covered for 15 minutes.
