Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary

Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary is a delicious and flavorful weeknight dinner that's easy to prepare.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 488 kcal

2.5 pounds bone-in, skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks pat dried with paper towel
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary
2 Tbsp. lemon zest from about 4 lemons
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. kosher salt
Fresh black pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss, thoroughly coating with the mixture.
Arrange the chicken skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and continue baking for additional 25-30 minutes until completely cooked through. The skin should be golden brown when finished baking.

This recipe works great with other cuts of chicken. See post for recommended baking times.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 31.6gFat: 38.6gCholesterol: 185.5mgSodium: 929.7mgSugar: 0.1g

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