ROAST CHICKEN LEGS WITH LEMON & THYME

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This is a fast, easy, and flavourful way to prepare chicken. It also works with skinless chicken. Recipe is from "Gourmet Magazine" (April 2007).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken thighs, and 4 drumsticks (2 1/2 pounds total)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 sprigs fresh thyme, 3-4 inches each
2 garlic cloves, smashed (can use more if you really like garlic)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 lemon slices, each about 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Toss chicken with oil, thyme sprigs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then transfer to a large (17- by 12-inch) shallow heavy baking pan (1 inch deep).
  • Bake chicken 10 minutes, then add lemon slices to pan (or slip under skin for added flavour). Continue to bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve chicken with lemon slices.

Ahmed Jalal
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Amadi Humphery Azubuike
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Suman Safi
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Mohammad yasir
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


Soli Eyasu
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Amelia Mouret
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This recipe was a great success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Leah Mcnab
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac Etim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Narisha Shilongo
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was so flavorful and moist. The sauce was also a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond Nderitu
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Ok Mahi
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken legs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. The lemon-thyme sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zanouhle Hlatywayo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and moist, and the lemon-thyme sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ryah.
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Noyon Ahmad
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-thyme sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.