Base Seasonings: 2 tbsps each of garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, steak seasoning, and "Slap Ya Mama" Cajun seasoning. Plus 1 tbsp each of rosemary and oregano, and 2 tsps of black pepper. Note: No extra salt is added since the bouillon cubes are already quite salty
For the Chicken Layer
Chicken: Bone-in chicken legs
Olive oil spray: For coating
Chicken Seasonings: 1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, creole seasoning, steak seasoning, and "Slap Ya Mama" Cajun seasoning
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Rice
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Weigh out 500g of dry rice into your baking dish and flatten it out evenly across the bottom
Step 2: Add Vegetables and Seasoning Base
Layer 750g of frozen broccoli directly over the top of the dry rice layer.
Use your fingers to completely crumble the 2 chicken bouillon cubes over the dish.
Measure out and add your heavy base seasonings evenly across the top: 2 tbsps each of garlic powder, onion powder, creole, steak seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Follow up with 1 tbsp each of rosemary and oregano, and 2 tsps of black pepper.
Step 3: Pour the Liquids and Mix
Pour 2 cups of whole milk and 2 cups of boiling hot water straight into the dish over the seasoned ingredients.
Grate or shred 200g of cheddar cheese (freshly processed or pre-bagged) and add it into the dish.
Give everything a thorough mix to distribute the cheese, broccoli, liquids, and spices evenly into the rice matrix.
Step 4: Season and Layer the Chicken
Lay your chicken legs directly on top of the mixed broccoli and rice bed.
Lightly spray the chicken skin with olive oil spray so the spices can adhere well.
Dust the chicken surface evenly with 1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, creole seasoning, steak seasoning, and Cajun seasoning.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
Place the uncovered casserole dish into the preheated oven.
Bake until the liquid is entirely absorbed, the rice turns incredibly fluffy, and the chicken is fully cooked through and juicy.
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