Roasted Lemon Rosemary Garlic Chicken

by | Mar 24, 2021 | Chicken, Main Dish | 0 comments

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ROASTED LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 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

Instructions

  • 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, throughly 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.