Since this oven baked brown rice recipe is a staple in our house, and has been for years, I thought I had better get it on the blog! I never really liked brown rice until I started making my brown rice in the oven. It’s the easiest way to make perfect brown rice too! I found the idea for baking rice in this way from Alton Brown. I always loved his Good Eats show and how he researches the best ways to make things. The main change that I’ve made to Alton’s baked rice recipe is that I use a gluten-free chicken broth instead of just water to bake the rice in. The gluten-free chicken broth adds incredible flavor to the brown rice, making this the perfect side dish for so many recipes. I use this recipe to make rice for my gluten-free Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, gluten-free Sweet and Sour Chicken, gluten-free Sweet Chicken and many other recipes. I honestly don’t make rice any other way than this anymore. I even got rid of my rice cooker! Baking brown rice is so simple, fail-proof and delicious! It always turns out perfectly every time. Before I get to how to make this, I must answer the question of is brown rice gluten-free? Yes! Brown rice is gluten-free. I prefer to buy from companies that clearly identify their products as certified gluten-free, so I don’t have to worry about cross-contact with other grains. I use an 8×8 Pyrex glass baking pan to bake this in. You could double and use a 9×13 pan instead. For my family of four, the 8×8 pan is usually enough for a full meal and some leftovers. Ingredient Notes for this Baked Brown Rice Recipe: This oven-baked brown rice is a staple that goes along with so many meals! So easy! I include the garlic when the meal I'm serving this with would be complemented by it. It adds just a hint of garlic flavor. If you want to have a strong garlic flavor, then add more garlic. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Baked Brown Rice Recipe:
Easy Baked Brown Rice {Gluten-free}
Ingredients
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Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Darissa
Monday 11th of February 2019
Have you ever made rice like this with Basmati Rice? I'm wondering if I keep the rice and liquid ratios the same as on the bag recipe? And how long to bake? I know Brown rice takes longer than Basmati. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you
Frank V.
Thursday 22nd of March 2018
Wow, 2016 Thread.....Glad i found this. I have never ever made perfect rice in my life and i am 49 yrs old. Well, until today........I love Alton Brown Thank You Michelle! Frank V.
Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen
Thursday 22nd of March 2018
Awesome! I was never able to make rice anyone liked until I tried this method either!! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment!
Celeste
Monday 4th of April 2016
This is brilliant! We make a lot of rice but sometimes (read: all the time) the stovetop gets crowded. Can't wait to try it!
Jeanine
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
What an awesome idea! Maybe kids would like rice if I made it this way, and I wouldn't have the smell from accidentally having the rice boil over. ;)
Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen
Saturday 13th of February 2016
Yes! No boil-over here, nor a sticky pot to clean. I've found that the pan is really easy to clean too!
Patti
Monday 18th of January 2016
This recipe sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it out. :)
Patti
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
Just made this tonight with Lundberg basamati brown rice. DELICIOUS!!! Thx for a great recipe! :)