ROAST CHICKEN LEGS WITH LOTS OF GARLIC

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If you have the time, season the chicken with salt the night before and chill uncovered so the skin will dry out a bit. Doing this helps the chicken take on a nice golden finish.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Chicken     Fall     Winter     Garlic     Lemon     Chile Pepper     Roast     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick; about 2 1/2 lb. total)
Kosher salt
4 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, seeds removed
1 red chile (such as Fresno), quartered lengthwise, seeds removed if desired
3 bay leaves or 5 sprigs thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Country-style bread, toasted (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place chicken in an 13x9" baking dish and season generously all over with salt. Add garlic, lemon, chile, bay leaves, and a few grinds of pepper. Pour in oil and toss everything to coat. Turn garlic heads cut side down so they are in contact with the baking dish (this will help them brown).
  • Roast chicken, rotating pan once, until meat is almost falling off the bone, 75-90 minutes. Let chicken cool in pan 10 minutes, then serve with bread.

King George
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken legs. The garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor that makes the chicken taste amazing.


Rob Cunningham
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I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I just throw everything in the oven and let it cook. The chicken always turns out perfectly cooked and the garlic adds a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kamal Pandit
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken legs. I made a big batch of chicken legs and then used the leftovers to make this dish. It was a great way to use up the leftovers and it was also a delicious meal.


Whammo Blackmon
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I'm not a big fan of chicken legs, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Bechir Dakhlaoui
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the garlic adds a delicious touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


NIHAB HAMDARD
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the chicken legs turned out so flavorful. I loved the crispy skin and the tender meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Manuel Medina
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken legs and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Khawarjani jani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The garlic was roasted to perfection and added a wonderful flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Raju Bista
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This was my first time making chicken legs and they turned out amazing! The garlic added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


SK salman Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and the garlic is roasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zulfiqar Wadood
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic was roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


younus ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken legs were so moist and flavorful, and the garlic added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.