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Lemon Roasted Chicken with Potatoes

Name: Lemon Roasted Chicken with Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.4 kg chicken drumsticks; 1 kg potatoes; 2 medium lemons; 4 cloves garlic; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika (optional)

Difficulty

easy

Time

1h 10m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This lemon roasted chicken with potatoes is a true classic that never disappoints. The chicken skin crisps up beautifully, while the meat remains tender and juicy, infused with the fresh flavors of lemon and garlic. The potatoes roasted alongside absorb all the delicious juices, making every bite a flavorful experience. It's a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner, yet elegant enough to serve to guests.

ingredients

4 Servings

1.4 kg chicken drumsticks1 kg potatoes2 medium lemons4 cloves garlic4 tbsp olive oil1 tsp dried rosemary1 tsp salt0.5 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp sweet paprika (optional)

Steps

Prep and Season

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan-assisted ovens). Peel and cut the potatoes into larger chunks. Halve one lemon, slice one half, and squeeze the juice from the other half. Crush the garlic cloves. In a large bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks and potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and the optional paprika. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is coated in the seasoned oil.

Roast

Spread the seasoned chicken and potatoes in a large baking tray, ideally in a single layer. Arrange the lemon slices among the chicken and potatoes. Roast in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy, the meat is cooked through, and the potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized. Flip the potatoes and chicken once halfway through cooking for even roasting.

Serve

Remove the baking tray from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or serve with a light side salad. Enjoy your meal!

Extra Tips

► For an even more intense lemon flavor, grate some lemon zest into the seasoning mix.

► If you like a bit of spice, add a pinch of chili flakes to the seasoning.

► Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving; this helps the meat stay even juicier.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 350g / 12.3 oz
Calories	200 kcal	700 kcal
Protein	18g	63g
Fat	10g	35g
Carbohydrate	10g	35g
Fiber	1.5g	5.3g
Sugar	1g	3.5g

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