Roast Chicken Legs with Lemon and Thyme
Roast Chicken Legs with Lemon and Thyme is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut 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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
