How to Make Baked Chicken and Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Chicken and Okra is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. This recipe combines tender chicken with the unique taste of okra, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Okra, also known as lady's fingers, is a vegetable with a distinctively mild and slightly sweet flavor. When paired with tender, juicy chicken, it adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish. The combinatio...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
  • 2 cups small fresh okra
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread the rice over the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Layer the chicken pieces, tomatoes, okra, and bay leaves on top of the rice. Pour the broth and reserved tomato juice over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and bake for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone. Remove the bay leaves. Serve in large bowls with plenty of rice and sauce.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 283mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 556mg