ROAST CHICKEN LEGS WITH LEMON AND THYME

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Chicken legs, with their moist, succulent dark meat, are ideal for many cooking methods. For a last-minute dish that's abundant with the flavors of spring, we roast them with thyme, garlic, and lemon.

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Herb     Bake     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 whole chicken legs or 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 (3- to 4-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, smashed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slices

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. Continue to bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve chicken with lemon slices.

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